Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse Specialist
Minnesota Department Of Human Services (Northern/Duluth, Minnesota)

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

Community Behavioral Health Hospital-Fergus Falls

Up to $84,543 annually

Work in a small, acute, inpatient psychiatric treatment facility designed to treat adults in acute psychiatric status and who require treatment in a safe environment.  The hospital will provide an array of services, which will include:  Assessment of mental, social and physical health from multidisciplinary staff including physicians, advance practice registered nurses, nurses, psychologists, social workers and other rehabilitation therapists as appropriate.  State Operated Services has identified Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) as the approach to treatment it will employ in the 16-bed psychiatric hospitals.  Leading national psychiatric experts say “illness management” and “recovery” are closely related, with illness management defined as a “broad set of strategies designed to help individuals with serious mental illness collaborate with professionals, reduce their susceptibility to the illness and cope effectively with their symptoms.” “Recovery” occurs when people identify what goals and dreams are important to them and develop a sense of identity that allows them to grow beyond their mental illness. IMR is an evidence-based practice being widely used throughout outpatient settings in the country and in some inpatient settings. Endorsed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it also is the framework the DHS Mental Health Division has identified as the preferred treatment approach in community settings.

Fergus Falls, the Otter Tail County Seat, is located in West Central Minnesota.  Fergus Falls has a population of 13,471.  Agriculture is the leading industry of the county, with health care as a major component of Fergus Falls.  Government and public education play a large role in putting people to work.

General Description of Duties:  This position exists to assess, diagnose and treat persons with mental illness and to provide clinical direction and coordination of treatment to patients served at a Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) and to serve as the on-site senior clinical person for the CBHH.

Qualifications:    Valid Minnesota license as a Registered Nurse, Certification with a national professional nursing organization as nurse practitioner with specialty in Family and/or Adult/Geriatrics or certification with a national professional nursing organization as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or as Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist.  Persons wishing to express interest must have a valid driver’s license and must have completed, or be able to pass/perform, the following: CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Intervention. Able to meet requirements to prescribe medications according to Minnesota Practice Act.

Benefits:  The state's contribution toward your insurance, retirement, and Medicare and Social Security benefits is 30 percent of your salary.  Not including the cost of vacation time, holidays, sick leave and other benefits.  Employees earn 11 paid holidays per year.  Health insurance is free to employees who work 3/4 time or more. Nurses who work part-time and who work at least 50% of the time are eligible for health and dental insurance. We also are offering to pay relocation cost of up to $12,500.

If you or someone you know would be interested in this or any other opportunities, please submit resume to:

Phone: 651-431-3672 or 1-800-657-3643

E-mail resume:  lena.garcia@state.mn.us

Fax resume:   651-431-7501

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