Job Description

Registered Nurse 2

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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity for a Registered Nurse within the Addictive Mental Disorders/Montana Chemical Dependency Center.

This position provides nursing care to ensure patients of the Montana Chemical Dependency Center are safe and healthy. Responsibilities include observing and assessing patients' health conditions; reviewing chemical dependency history and analyzing need for detoxification including breathalyzer and other drug screenings; assigning work to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Treatment Technicians (TT); and providing guidance and training as necessary. This position is for Day Shift 0645-1915 Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Can participate in the Utilization Review Committee to assist with patients pre-screening process for in-patient treatment. Ability to provide immediate intervention with inadequate staff performance and refer information as necessary to direct supervisor. Knowledge on how to determine appropriate referrals for mental health therapy. Meet minimum qualifications:

+ Current Montana State Licensed RN.
+ One year of acute care experience preferred.
+ Other combinations of directly related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
+ Must have or willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.Cover Letter Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below

Applicant Pool Statement

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment

Not Applicable

Salary: $

49.19 - 49.19 Hourly

Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualifying employees, as described here, in the amount of $7500.00

Telework Eligibility

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Butte

Agency

Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union

Montana Nurses Association

Posting Date

Nov 18, 2025, 3:51:16 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Nov 24, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name

kellie Richetti |

Contact Email

kellie.richetti@mt.gov |

Contact Phone

406-444-5936