Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Concordia, United States - Pawnee Mental Health Services

Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit community mental health center dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to strengthen the wellness of our communities. Operating over 10 counties in North-Central Kansas, we provide a full range of psychotherapy, crisis, medication management, and substance abuse recovery services to over 7000 adults, adolescents, and children every year. Pawnee is the only provider in our service area who welcomes anyone in need of mental health services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – regardless of their insurance, status as a client, or ability to pay. We also believe that all staff have an important role to play in maintaining the wellness of our communities – and we are looking for bright, talented people to fill those roles

If that's a mission that excites you, read on

What We Offer

Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time staff We offer a full range of health, dental, and vision insurance through the State of Kansas, as well as an excellent retirement plan through KPERS. We are also proud to provide competitive wages, generous paid time off (15 days off your first year, and 24 your second onwards), and several voluntary benefits like ambulance and disability insurance, among others.

We are also deeply committed to professional development – we have training opportunities and funding set aside for our clinical staff to make sure you have the space and opportunity to become the best provider you can be.

The Role You Play

As an APRN at Pawnee, you will be an essential member of our medical team. You will be working in an outpatient setting, with a regular clinical schedule of M-F, 8-5 with some flexibility as needed. You will also assist in staffing our crisis stabilization unit for one week at a time, on a rotational basis. Your hours will not change while staffing the CSU.

• The Day-to-Day
  1. Help patients of all ages by conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management and education
  2. Consult on clinical cases for the medical staff
  3. Directly impact the organization by active participation in the Quality and Risk Review process
  4. Evaluate patients for admission to inpatient mental health or substance use treatment
  5. Collaborate with staff from support to nursing to mental health
• Other Duties As Assigned
  1. Maintain continuing education and regular training events
  2. Act as an advocate for mental health to patients, family members and the community

Who You Are

The idea candidate is a dedicated professional who's ready to take on a challenge and is passionate about mental health

• Required
  1. APRN in good standing, with a PMHNP-BC and either able to practice in Kansas or willing to become licensed
  2. 3+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
  3. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  4. Basic computer skills
  5. Current, active DEA and CPR certified
• Preferred
  1. Prior experience in a mental health setting
  2. Experience with Microsoft Office software

All candidates will be required to pass a background/drug screening in accordance with Pawnee policy.

Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Any applicant who feels they have experienced discrimination via the PMHS hiring process may file a written complaint at