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Dually Licensed Psych and Primary Care APRN

State of Minnesota • Woodbury, MN • 6h ago

Working Title: Dually Licensed Psych and Primary Care APRN

Job Class: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 94811

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06/10/2026

Closing Date : 07/09/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment

Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MHSATS Medical Services

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - 50% or more

Salary Range: $63.07 - $93.37 / hourly; $131,690 - $194,956 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

Anticipated Start Date : July 27, 2026

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus!

The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division of Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking a dual certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to work in a mobile capacity, providing care and coverage across multiple sites throughout the state. The APRN will be certified in psychiatric and primary care to provide clinical direction, education, and coordination of interdisciplinary treatment to patients and clients within the program. Services provided are for short-term acute psychiatric and primary care both in person and through telemedicine, as needed.

In this position, you will:

Provide direct advanced practice nursing care for primary care and psychiatric issues

Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients/clients with mental illness and/or acute or chronic health issues

Conduct work in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers

Prescribe medications and monitor and manage for side effects

Serve on medical, nursing, and facility committees

Provide health education to patients and clients

As a mobile position, this role requires travel to sites across Minnesota to provide care and coverage, including Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (Fergus Falls, Alexandria, Baxter, Bemidji, Rochester, and Annandale), CARE sites (Carlton and Willmar), MSHS sites (Brainerd, Wadena, and Willmar), CABHH (Willmar), and AMRTC (Anoka). Travel expenses are reimbursed according to established travel policies including mileage, lodging, and meals.

We offer a robust compensation and benefits plan that includes generous cash compensation, comprehensive health insurance, state pension eligibility, student loan reimbursement, sign on bonus, CMEs, vacation, and sick time to support a healthy work life balance and more!

Why join our team?

Our system is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who need it most

Strong team structure

Excellent administrative support

Hiring Bonus!

Current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

State Pension

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual pay increases

Student loan reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications

Minnesota licensure and current registration as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse

Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota

Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota

Minnesota licensure and current registration as a registered nurse

Authorization from the Minnesota Board of Nursing to prescribe drugs and therapeutic device

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years of demonstrated APRN work experience in each of psychiatry and primary care

Experience with inpatient psychiatric care

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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