APRN

OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL • Norman, OK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides general psychiatric/medical care and treatment to consumers in the clinic and in outpatient programs as assigned. Conducts initial assessments of new consumers; prescribes medications within standards of psychiatric care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals and facilitates transition within and between care settings.

Requirements

• Oklahoma license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Psych and Mental Health
• Working knowledge of psychiatric conditions, medications, and treatments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
• 2 years of psychiatric input experience

Nice To Haves

• Four years relevant experience preferred
• Clinical supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working with a Community Mental Health population preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides health evaluations for clients and manages medical conditions in collaboration with the psychiatrist and primary clinician
• Prescribes medications and otherwise facilitates medication management of physical conditions in coordination with the treating psychiatrist and with a working knowledge of psychiatric medications
• Consults with the psychiatrist and primary clinician on a regular basis to effectively address physical and mental health needs of consumers
• Provides health education and teaches health promotion activities to consumers experiencing physical and psychiatric illnesses
• Documents treatment and medications prescribed and/or administered per Agency standards
• Provides psychiatric emergency intervention and management for consumers
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients
• Refers consumers to additional health resources as appropriate
• Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Generous portion of Health Insurance paid
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed