PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

MENTAL HEALTH BUREAU – MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The mission statement of the mental health department at Montana State Prison is to “deliver evidence-based services to meet the needs of incarcerated men who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness, acute emotional disturbances, and to prevent suicide and self-harm.” The psychiatric nurse position in the Montana State Prison mental health department will assist with the administration of psychiatric/mental health services delivered at Montana State Prison, while providing the level of service designated by the Mental Health Department.

QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Montana. With 5 years of job-related work experience. An RN may substitute education (BSN) for years of experience: 2 years of psychiatric experience for every one year of education or a RN License in the State of Montana with relevant clinical studies. Training assignments will be considered for nurses that do not have psychiatric nursing experience.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – State of Montana Application

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

To apply or for full position details visit https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=23140175&tz=GMT-07:00&tzname=America/Denver

Questions? Call or text 406-589-9815

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.78 - $39.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• Psychiatric care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location