Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Certified

Job ID: 36057
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location:Yankton, SD
Salary: depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled


This is a Full-Time 40 hours weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit

Assess, diagnose and provide therapeutic care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Provides assistance to the Psychiatric Department by providing direct psychiatric assessments and interventions. This position will be primarily assigned to Adolescent Psychiatric Services but will provide coverage across the age spectrum noted.

This position:

• conducts admissions by performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations;
• develops diagnostic impressions using DSM V criteria;
• documents assessments, interventions and on-going treatment following best practices and HSC Policies and Procedures;
• completes discharge summaries as required and in compliance with HSC Policies and Procedures;
• identifies, conducts, requests and interprets results of special screening and laboratory tests;
• participates on treatment team staffing's as necessary;
• performs on-call duties as necessary;
• makes daily rounds as required to provide follow-up treatment and assessments; and,
• develops medical records from examination and test findings.

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday with weekend rotation and on-call rotation after hours and holidays.

Licenses and Certifications:

Applicant must possess a certificate noting successful completion of a psychiatric nurse practitioner curriculum and examination approved by the South Dakota State Board of Nursing.


The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• acute and chronic behavioral health issues from adolescents through geriatric years;
• conducting psychiatric admission evaluations; inpatient treatment; & discharge of patients
• the practices and procedures of providing psychiatric interventions according to best practice guidelines;
• DSM V criteria;
• use of psychotropic medications to treat acute and chronic behavioral health issues;
• comprehensive treatment approach for patients with severe and persistent mental illness;
• community resources available;
• teaching methods employed in in-service training.

Ability to:

• work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team;
• perform admission psychiatric evaluations;
• recognize and deal constructively with the needs and concerns of patients and families;
• complete discharge summaries;
• provide patient and family education;
• conduct clinical evaluations;
• communicate behavioral health needs and information clearly and concisely.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
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