Behavioral Health Nurse Clinician

Registered Nurse 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.42-$65.14/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Nurse Clinician to join our Behavioral Health team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Nurse, Clinician – Behavioral Health provides direct nursing care to patients within the Behavioral Health area involving advanced assessment, planning, implementation, intervention, and evaluation skills. Administers high quality patient care within scope of practice and standards.

The Nurse, Clinician will provide telephone triage and address patient concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Will function as a liaison between providers, patients, family and staff, and community in the delivery of complex care. Processing refill requests is also a component of this position.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am – 5:00pm

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in the Behavioral Health adult, child/adolescent area preferred.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

  • Must have and maintain a valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
  • BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record, and various Health Testing Equipment (i. e., vision, hearing, blood pressure, etc.).
  • Must have strong foundation in Mental Health Knowledge and Skills
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing
  • Telephone Triage Experience is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, basic computer/keyboarding

Skills

  • Strong clinical and human relation skills, will maintain standards of clinical skills and professional ethics established by the Nurse Practice Act and PNHS
  • Analytical ability to assess situations and choose effective solutions.
  • Ability to conceptualize workflow, develop plans and implement appropriate actions.
  • The ability to handle multiple priorities, ambiguity, frequent change, and stressful situations.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Clinician provides direct nursing care within the Behavioral Health area, utilizing advanced skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation while administering high-quality patient care within their scope of practice. This role also involves handling telephone triage, addressing patient concerns, acting as a liaison between various parties, and processing medication refill requests.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of nursing experience, preferably in adult or child/adolescent Behavioral Health, and maintain a valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License along with AHA BLS provider status. Required knowledge includes strong Mental Health foundations and principles of age-related growth and development necessary for safe patient service.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Refill ProcessingElectronic Medical Record OperationHealth Testing Equipment OperationOral Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Nurse Clinician at Capitol View Transitional Care Center a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 6,043 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Mental Health Therapy — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 48 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 21% are remote, 60% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Program
Time Away From Work
Insurance Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Clinic