Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatry (Kalispell, MT)

Aware•Kalispell, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AWARE is seeking a passionate Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our team in Kalispell, MT. The role focuses on providing high-quality mental and behavioral healthcare to adults, children, and families, supporting their personal growth and community integration. AWARE fosters a compassionate, engaged, and supportive work environment dedicated to providing unconditional care. We are committed to offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge and commensurate skills in providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults, including those with co-existing intellectual / developmental disabilities.
Accurate and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working as part of, and sharing decision-making with, a therapeutic team.
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
APRN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state.
Board certified.
ANCC or AANP Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or equivalent experience (to be determined by Medical Director).
Prescriptive authorization.
Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
Readiness to learn and adapt to new technology as it is adopted by AWARE, and to provide input to the selection and implementation of such technology.
Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with partners at various levels: patients, family members, physicians, members of the treatment team, and representatives of the community.
Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Work within a treatment team to provide coordinated mental/behavioral health care to patients.
Provide documentation of patient care in accordance with AWARE policy and professional standards, utilizing AWARE's electronic health record.
Create psychiatric care plans and integrate with existing behavioral/psychotherapeutic plans.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications as indicated.
Recognize physical health issues and refer patients for care as necessary.
Be available to teams as a resource regarding medications and treatments.
Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals both inside and outside of the organization.
Act as an advocate for patients both within and outside of the organization.
Provide education and support to staff, patients, and families on managing psychiatric illness and disability.
Maintain licensure and certification required by AWARE, the State of Montana, and the federal government.
Participate in peer/record review process and other quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
Perform at or above productivity benchmarks identified by AWARE so that services are sustainable.
Perform other duties as assigned.