APP - PMHNP Inpatient Consult Liaison (Experience Required)

Benefis Health System • Great Falls, MT

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About The Position

Benefis is one of Montana's largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you! Benefis Health System is seeking an inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team of behavioral health providers in Great Falls, Montana. Full Time, 122 shifts annually offering a block schedule of 5 days on (M-F), 7 days off, 2 days on (Sat-Sun), 7 days off. Working days are typically providing onsite services in addition to 24 hour call responsibilities. Onsite services include playing an integral role on our consult-liaison team, providing care to patients on our inpatient behavioral health unit and medical floors, consulting with hospitalists and ER physicians, and taking calls for admissions from our ER and surrounding area hospitals. Common consults include those for capacity, delirium, behavioral disturbances associated with dementia, as well as depression and anxiety (often in the context of suicidal ideation or recent overdose). Overnight call is from home with access to EMR and does not usually involve coming in to the hospital. Opportunity to work in additional areas during 'off' days if desired. Mentorship and oversight provided by experienced inpatient Psychiatrist who is onsite. This is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated multi-specialty group of behavioral health clinicians (Psychiatry, Psychology and Counseling) providing consultative, therapeutic and psychiatric services at an organization focused on providing the best mental health care to our patients in need.

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner license.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing or related field.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric settings.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Interest in working with a multi-specialty group.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite services in the inpatient behavioral health unit and medical floors.
• Consult with hospitalists and ER physicians.
• Take calls for admissions from the ER and surrounding area hospitals.
• Play an integral role on the consult-liaison team.
• Provide care for patients with capacity, delirium, behavioral disturbances, depression, and anxiety.
• Participate in overnight call from home with access to EMR.

Benefits

• Nationally competitive shift-based compensation structures with additional performance compensation bonuses.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues.
• 5-7% retirement match.
• Paid malpractice + tail.
• Provider wellness programs focused on personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree