Praestan Health is a technology-based behavioral health company made up of a group of highly passionate and talented individuals dedicated to excellence drawing from a wide spectrum of industries including healthcare, research, academics, business and technology. At Praestan we are Mental Health and Wellbeing Visionaries, Adventurers, Explorers, Trailblazers, Outfitters, and Guides who Care! We believe that people deserve a whole-person, personalized solution to achieve optimal mental health and wellbeing. Praestan Health offers a full spectrum of Portages-powered mental health and wellbeing services to individuals and organizations such as employers, health insurance plans, unions, and colleges and universities.We are here to empower optimal mental health and wellbeing for people everywhere, guiding them on their journey to feeling happy, healthy and fulfilled.

Are you tired of being held to a productivity model of Psychiatric Care? If you are seeking a work environment that fosters collaboration with patients, families, primary care providers, and clinical therapists, that allows you 60 min visits with all your patients (across the lifespan), and competitive pay, we have an opportunity for your consideration. 

We are looking for candidates interested in 2 - 3 days a week between 2 locations . No more than 8 patients are booked per day you are on site. Non-direct care time is for collaboration with PCP, Integrated Behavioral Health Clinicians, and other specialty providers at the sites.  There are 2 clinic locations, the first is near 35E and Hwy 96 and the second is off 494 and Dodd Road (Eagan and White Bear Lake).

Both sites are part of the same system of Primary Care Clinics which we have been partners with for over 3 years. You will have access to the clients full medical record as we are integrated into the partner clinics EMR. Labs are on site, medication dispensary is also on site (most common psychiatric medications are available free to the members eligible to utilize the clinics), Pharmacogenomic testing (we will train you on interpretation if needed) is fully covered by the patients plan. 
As a PMHNP with Praestan Health you will not be providing Treatment As Usual (TAU), you can expect to...

• Work in a primary and specialty care clinic, serving as a Praestan ambassador in those environments On-site 
• Develop trusted relationships with Primary Care and Integrated Behavioral Health Providers while promoting a whole-person approach to patient care.
• Provide a comprehensive, direct services to adult, adolescent, and child psychiatric and substance use concern patients.
• Provide assessments including physical and psychiatric functioning and pharmacological interventions in the outpatient setting, diagnostic interviews and individual, family, and group therapy services to patients and their families.
• Regularly engage and collaborate with other providers on case review and treatment plans.
• Maintain the ability to provide 2 psychiatric comprehensive assessments and 6 follow-up encounters or Collaborative consultations with Primary Care providers per day worked.
• No evenings, no weekends, no holidays 

• A current MN license as an APRN with prescriptive authority and ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification with the State of Minnesota
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) and board certified through the ANCC
• Priority given to applicants who have a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree
• Previous experience as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is preferred
• Interest and ability to work within our clinical model and therapeutic approach, while also working independently within a partner primary or specialty clinic setting.
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical record documentation
• Strong skills in case management, time management and both written and verbal communication
• Ability to comply with HIPAA regulations
• Ability to maintain required malpractice insurance
• Oriented and educated in gender, culture and age-appropriate care
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook

At Praestan Health we “Live It,” our Team Members commit to Living the Work by being…

VISIONARIES: Imagining and realizing the possibilities of providing care that improves the Mental Health and Wellbeing with the use of advanced technologies and data powered by people who want others to live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives.

TRAILBLAZERS: Harnessing our passion and knowledge to develop innovations that pave the way for ourselves and others to work towards the best version of themselves.  

ADVENTURERS: We fearlessly seek novel ways to approach the intersection of humanity, healthcare, technology, and data. Discovering new ways to leverage health practices that are supported by science and driven by professionals who care.

EXPLORERS: Our aim is to help others discover their True North, uncovering individuals core values and beliefs, allowing them to understand where they need to focus their energy in order to thrive.

OUTFITTERS: Our proprietary suite of advanced self-assessment and other clinical applications has led us to develop the equipment needed for successful change in daily health practices leading to a whole-person approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing.

GUIDES: We use all our resources to plan and map the journey we take with our clients. Our combined decades of experience of meeting people where they are, knowing the best route to move towards Wellbeing, and a desire to change the way care is provided, has made us experts in guiding others. ­

HIPAA Minimum Necessary Access Level: Level II – Access to records as necessary for software development.

Work Environment: As a growing company we have set expectations high as we are aiming to deliver excellent quality care to influence health care outcomes. To accomplish our goals and outcomes we expect dedication and positive collaboration from every team member. The work is fast -paced and requires you to be comfortable with constant change, based on feedback and rapid process improvement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Praestan Health does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admissions, treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities or employment.

Praestan Health is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Veterans, Disabled and other protected individuals and is committed to a diverse workforce. Offers of employment from Praestan Health are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.

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