Are you passionate about equity and equality and want to make a difference in the world? When you work for Fraser, you make our community more inclusive for people of all abilities. We are champions that help individuals and families with diverse intellectual, emotional, and physical needs identify what success looks like for them.
This position works closely with Fraser families and staff to integrate psychiatric medication(s) into a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses individual strengths and challenges. Performs diagnostic evaluations/assessment, administers medication therapies, leads medical management, charts treatment, and actively collaborates with other members of the client care team.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate client management with Triage Nurse and other members of Integrated Healthcare.
• Assess psychiatric, neurological and psychopharmacological status of clients.
• Participate in the planning and development of psychiatric and mental health services.
• Provide high quality mental health client care as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations/assessments; medication therapies and medical management.
• Evaluate clients in crisis for hospitalization, safety planning and pharmacological intervention as needed.
• Complete thorough and accurate documentation of client encounters, maintain clinical files and up to date records.
• Collaborate with team members; provide consultation as needed.
• Direct care encounters may include prescription and management of medication, order and interpretation of labs, order of consultations or referrals and education and psychotherapy to clients.
• Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments in accordance with care plan.
• Oversee the development of policies, protocols, and establish standards of practice for pharmacological procedures.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities to support client care.
• Build rapport and establish effective working relationships with clients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• If needed, provide oversight of RN team providing education, support to clients on an individual or group basis.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to applyFraser Offers

• Established career growth opportunities and internal promotional opportunities
• Work-life balance is important; Fraser offers generous paid time off to those employed full time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance options
• Childcare discount at Fraser School
• Miscellaneous discounts (Verizon, Metro Pass, etc.)
• Ability to learn and grow in a company that is a forerunner in autism and mental health treatment and research
• A collaborative and relationship-oriented culture; evaluations occur with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality outcomes for clients with a mental health diagnosis, autism, and needs for pediatric therapy/rehabilitation
• Fraser provides training internally to meet the requirements for your annual CEU's; external training opportunities are also available
• 403(b) retirement account with Fraser contribution

Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited psychiatric nursing program required. Doctorate in Nursing (DNP) preferred.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center required.
• Current active Minnesota APRN licensure required.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification required.
• Ability to achieve and maintain status of “may provide direct contact for this agency” upon completion of criminal background studies.
• Experience working in the community with pediatric populations with behavioral health needs preferred.
• Ability to perform office-related duties as well as carry out responsibilities in clinic and community-based settings. Ability to work off-site and travel as needed.
• Reasoning: Ability to understand and implement all related regulations according to Fraser policy and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Proficiency in foreign language with the ability to communicate orally and in writing to children and families of a foreign language preferred.
• If required to drive, the following requirements must be met:
• Possession of a valid Minnesota driver’s license and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record consistent with Fraser policy, required by specific needs of the individuals receiving services.
• Access to a reliable vehicle in working order.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Fraser values a diverse staff to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse client base. We are committed to anti-racism at Fraser. Our anti-racism committee assesses, develops, and implements numerous initiatives ranging from recruiting and retaining diverse staff to staff training and more.
Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position will be posted at https://www.fraser.org/careers until filled. You must apply online here to be formally considered.
If you are having trouble applying or have questions, please contact Fraser HR at staffing@fraser.org or 612.767.7550. If you have successfully submitted your application, you will get a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folders, then contact us as we may not have received your application. Thank you for considering Fraser!