Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

State of Montana • Warm Springs, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital. Montana State Hospital provides acute care psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness. This position is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and is responsible for treating and prescribing care to patients as referred. Responsibilities include directing patient care and collaborating as a provider and treatment team member in the provision of unit specific treatment for psychiatric patients. Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Masters’ Degree from an accredited APRN program as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Ability to be licensed as an APRN in the state of Montana
• Possess valid DEA license
• ANCC certification as Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric- Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience providing psychiatric patient care as an APRN preferred

Responsibilities

• Directing patient care
• Collaborating as a provider and treatment team member in the provision of unit specific treatment for psychiatric patients
• Treating and prescribing care to patients as referred

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior