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Job Description
Job Location: This is a full time position; domicile will be within the Eastern Region of Missouri. Preferred St Louis, Farmington, or Columbia/Jeff City. Regular work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Saturday/Sunday off. This is a hybrid position that will allow for telehealth and face to face appointments.
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Why you’ll love this position:
We think you will love this position because it provides a flexible schedule with a good life work balance. The Department of Mental Health for the State of Missouri is seeking an Advance Practice Nurse to fill a position on their East/Southeast Regional Forensic Mobile Team. This team serves counties in the Central, Eastern, and Southeast region of Missouri, and this position will include daytime travel as needed. This position will entail coordination with community members, program leaders, and other staff to divert adult individuals who have behavioral health needs, from criminal justice detention to appropriate evidence-based programs.- Flexible work schedule with remote work options available.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness site.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 3 weeks each of vacation and sick leave.
- 13 paid state holidays each year.
- Retirement / pension plan.
- Cafeteria Plan
- Day time travel to assess clients in the community or in the jail setting as needed. State car is available for these visits.
- Will complete psychiatric assessments and follow up appointments.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license, as driving is required.
- Must maintain all requirements of professional licensure, continuing education, collaborative practice, nursing scope of practice, and professional regulations.
- Will conduct comprehensive Medical/Psychiatric assessments, diagnostic formulation and treatment planning.
- Demonstrate competence in the provision of a variety of evidence based practices such as DBT, CBT, SFBT, supportive psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Either a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist board certification, and an Advanced Practice Registered Nursing license in the State of Missouri.
- Experience in community mental health, forensic mental health, and substance use disorders is preferred
- Please note that documentation that supports your eligibility (i.e. transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process. If you do not possess the minimum qualifications, please consider one of many other employment opportunities with the State of Missouri.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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