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Pharmacist | Behavioral Health

Pharmacist | Behavioral Health

CentraCare Health

Saint Cloud, MN

$62.10 - $93.15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

CentraCare rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 156 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

449th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Behavioral Health Pharmacist specializes in the use of medications for the treatment of mental health conditions, providing patient care, education, and medication management services. The pharmacist collaborates with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive medication treatment plans. Time will be split between inpatient behavioral health units at the St. Cloud Hospital where the pharmacist will provide rounding and clinical support, and the CentraCare BH Plaza clinic to provide care continuity in the outpatient setting.   

This position will serve as primary preceptor for a CentraCare PGY-1 pharmacy resident rotation as well as an APPE student rotation. Additionally, they will serve as a content expert and source of education for pharmacist staff and will serve as the lead pharmacy resource for the University of Minnesota/CentraCare Rural Psychiatry Residency Program. 

This position will involve some travel between St. Cloud Hospital and the outpatient behavioral health clinic at the Plaza.

Schedule:

  • Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Onsite
  • Days | Monday-Friday | 7:30am-4pm
  • Occasional weekends and holidays

Pay and Benefits:

  • Starting pay begins at $62.10 per hour and increases with experience
    • Pay range: $62.10-$93.15 per hour
  • Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and/or Pharm. D.
  • Advanced training (residency, fellowship, and/or board certification) and/or previous hospital experience preferred.
  • Current licensure by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. 


CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
 

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CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Cloud, MN, US

Year founded

1886

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