Psychiatric Prescriber, APRN

Lutheran Family Services•Omaha, NE

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Family Services is seeking a Psychiatric APRN to provide skilled, compassionate care to clients across eastern Nebraska. The full-time blended role serves medication management clients in Omaha and works with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in the Fremont area. Part-time candidates may also be considered for either setting. The Psychiatric Prescriber provides medication management and clinical services through a team-based approach. Services include psychiatric assessments, consultations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, patient education, and consultation with other staff. Care may be delivered in person or through telehealth, and the position collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support continuity and quality of care.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Medicine.
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse–Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) in Nebraska.
Current federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.
Ability to be credentialed with necessary payer sources, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Up-to-date clinical practice of psychiatry, including the recovery model, strengths-based treatment, dual-diagnosis treatment, and medication-assisted treatment with client/family involvement.
Experience working with interpreters and individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Critical-thinking and organizational skills, and empathy.
Ability to engage community partners effectively and create ongoing collaboration.
Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Commitment to uphold Lutheran Family Services’ mission, vision, and values.
Commitment to supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of behavioral health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and supportive psychotherapy.
Provide psychiatric consultation and crisis intervention as needed.
Deliver in-person and telehealth medication management, including initial treatment, follow-up, and side-effect monitoring.
Provide specialized medication management, including treatments such as esketamine (e.g., Spravato) and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and tobacco/nicotine use disorders.
Use appropriate medications based on best practices and complete required documentation for medication pre-authorizations.
Order laboratory work and other supportive tests based on best practices.
Review physical health assessments and collect current and past medical histories.
Complete medical record entries after patient contact and comply with documentation, coding, confidentiality, and other requirements.
Maintain relationships with healthcare organizations and referral sources to support continuity of care.
Participate in continuous quality improvement and maintain CCBHC certification standards.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and conduct case conferences as needed.
Provide supervision, coaching, and consultation to clinicians and clinical staff, including peer reviews, to enhance integrated clinical and leadership skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.