Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient - to Join our Behavioral Health team in the UMMC West Bank Emergency Department. This role focuses exclusively on Emergency Department psychiatry. You'll work alongside 10 Behavioral Health Providers as part of a collaborative behavioral health team providing rapid psychiatric evaluations, crisis stabilization, and treatment planning. This position works closely with Emergency Department providers, MHCC Assessors, nurses, and behavioral health leaders.

Practice Details & Position Information:

• 1.0 FTE - Rotating days, evenings, weekends & holidays (NO OVERNIGHTS)
• Emergency Department only
• Collaborative, team-based practice
• Evaluate pediatric through adult patients in psychiatric or behavioral health crisis
• Provide crisis stabilization and treatment planning
• Complete psychiatric and substance use assessments
• Treat withdrawal symptoms, including alcohol and opioid withdrawal
• Partner with MHCC Assessors and ED providers on patient care
• Recommend the appropriate level of care
• Develop safe discharge plans and coordinate follow-up care
• Support other Fairview EDs through virtual psychiatric consultations as needed

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a school or nursing and accredited Adult or Family (Lifespan) Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist training program.
• BC/BE through the AANP or ANCC.
• Licensed or ability to obtain APRN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Ability to obtain and /or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges (if required)
• Preferred Qualifications: Emergency psychiatry, crisis stabilization, or acute behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications:

$134,110- $149,011 / Annual *based on full time (1.0 FTE)