Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness•Riverton, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness, Inc. is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serving Cherokee County, Kansas with offices in Riverton and Columbus, KS. Spring River offers a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Spring River is a National Health Service Corp. site for HRSA Loan Repayment Opportunities for qualifying individuals. To learn more about us, please visit www.springrivermh.org

Requirements

Licensed as an APRN in Kansas or eligible for KS licensing; PMHNP Board Certified; DEA license and CPR certified.
Completion of background and drug screening in accordance with SRMHW background check policy.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in psychiatric services preferred.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) with experience in child and adolescent medication management experience preferred.
In good standing and eligible for credentialing with Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance types.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management as per best medical practice across the lifespan.
Provides Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to individuals diagnosed with an Opioid Use Disorder or Alcohol Use Disorder to decrease the risk of overdose and reduce the risk of other adverse effects of substance use.
Performs health screenings as appropriate for medication regimen.
Consults with other staff regarding psychiatric medication needs of their clients.
Completion of timely documentation in accordance with agency documentation standards.
Utilize Evidence Based Practices and Trauma-Informed approaches.
Gathers client outcome measures as needed for CCBHC, such as PHQ9, AUDIT, etc.
Develop psychiatric treatment plans for clients in medication only services.
Educating patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, psychiatric medications, and self-care.
May serve as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and actively participates in meetings and treatment to meet fidelity requirements.