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PMHNP - Psychiatry - Bismarck, ND

Essentia Health, Bismarck, North Dakota, us, 58502

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Building Location Essentia Health - Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic

Department 3021230 BEHAV HLTH REF CTR - SU

Job Description Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Education Qualifications Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Bismarck, ND

Candidate Profile Our Bismarck team is seeking a mental health practitioner to join us in serving our patient populations throughout the community. This APP will be responsible for providing behavioral health services to individual patients and families across the continuum of care. Our professional, patient centered, and compassionate behavioral health providers and support staff are a source of excellent support and extensive resources. The Behavioral Health Division at Essentia Health includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and dedicated support staff. This highly respected and rapidly growing team has access to top-notch facilities that provide the ideal setting for candidates seeking a professional atmosphere for their practices.

Seeking a 1.0 FTE full-time status; Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm

Practice will consist of primarily outpatient practice with occasional inpatient/ED consults

New PMHNP graduates will be considered

Pediatric experience and competence preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Interpersonal Requirements Advanced practice providers in Behavioral Health are limited to the provision of mental health services, specifically for individuals experiencing symptoms of a mental health diagnosis and who are in need of mental health services.

Conducting health screenings and psychiatric evaluations.

Prescribing, monitoring, managing, and evaluating psychopharmacological medications.

Providing integrated mental health services in general health settings.

Collaborating with psychiatrists, seeking consultation when necessary, and referring patients to other providers when necessary.

Collaborating within the interdisciplinary team to promote behavioral health services on the continuum of care.

Additional Candidate Requirements

Highly developed analytical critical thinking and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

Proven ability to build effective working relationships and to use tact, discretion, and diplomacy when working with others.

Ability to stay calm and focused in an environment of multiple demands and use of good judgment in emergency situations.

Keyboard skills and basic computer skills.

Provider Responsibilities A Behavioral Health APP is able to utilize advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. This APP will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. In addition to the responsibilities of this APP as defined in the description, this provider is responsible for providing and supporting behavioral health services to individual patients and families across the continuum of care.

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field from an accredited institution with a specialty focus in mental health. Must be certified by a professional organization in order to exercise advanced competencies including (a) mental health promotion and (b) the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.

Licensure and Certifications

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Psychiatry Certification of Added Qualifications (CAQ)

State licensure as either a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or a Physician Assistant (PA) with a Psychiatry Certification of Added Qualifications (CAQ) with graduate coursework in:

Advanced health assessment (to include both physical and mental health).

Pathophysiology (or neurophysiology/biophysiology).

Pharmacology and/or psychopharmacology (both preferred).

Diagnosis and medication management of psychiatric illness (clinical practicum)

AND have supervised clinical training at the graduate or post-graduate level

Current certification in CPR.

National certification in applicable area.

Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Compensation $127,628.80 - $178,692.80

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Contact Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 | Brielle.Humbird@EssentiaHealth.org

Website http://Careers.EssentiaHealth.org

Equal Opportunity Statement Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

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