FULL TIME Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, APRN Rx

KKV is Hiring!

KKV was founded by community leaders in 1972 in response to a lack of health services for Kalihi's low income, largely-immigrant Asian and Pacific Islander residents. KKV's mission is to "work toward healing, reconciliation and the alleviation of suffering in Kalihi Valley through strong relationships that honor culture and foster health and harmony."

Understanding health as wellbeing in the broadest sense, KKV pioneers holistic approaches to addressing the needs and aspirations of its culturally-rich community. KKV's 200+ staff care for more than 15,000 Kalihi residents a year in over 20 different languages and dialects from nine locations.

In 2014, Kokua Kalihi Valley began a process to develop a new framework of health that accommodates the full spectrum of strengths, challenges, desires, and needs of the community. Through careful and continual listening and engagement, a more universal view of health and wellness is emerging centered around what matters to indigenous and island people. This view, named Pilinahā, looks at four vital connections that people seek in their lives: To your best self, to others, to place, and to past and future.

KKV is recognized nationally as a leader in Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH) programming with a 50 year history of implementing innovative programs, and annually hosts hundreds of visitors and students interested in studying KKV's community-and culturally-based approach.

In 2022, KKV won first place in the Innovations Showcase Competition put on by the Social Determinants of Health Academy. We were recognized for our Hui Hoaka Covid response program. Framed by indigenous Hawaiian values, the program has coordinated staff and volunteers from across KKV and the community to provide a broad array of support for patients and their family members. The program has been highly successful because of its effort to provide deep listening and culturally safe communication; to provide access to resources such as food, supplies, lāʻaulapaʻau, and economic support; and to collect stories and data that will aid KKV in improving care integration and establishingbest practices for SDOH services.

Position Openings: FULL TIME position for Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner, APRN Rx

JOB SUMMARY:

Looking for a full time Behavioral Health Provider. Responsible for evaluation and assessment of behavioral health conditions including depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and alcohol and substance abuse, providing treatment (including psychotropic medication management if APRN Rx), psychotherapy and appropriate referral services for clients.

Special consideration given to bicultural/bilingual candidates and those with a connection to the ahupua'a of Kalihi.

Salary commensurate with experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with a multi-cultural staff and client population, required.

Demonstrate problem-solving skills, required.

Demonstrate effective decision-making, required.

Proficient in computer patient care software including EMRs,

Bilingual/bicultural skills, preferred/required.

Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Nationally Accredited Nurse Practitioner program, required.

Current Hawaii State RN and APRN License, Required

APRN perscription, required.

Current Alcohol and Drug Administration Division Certification, preferred.

National Board Certification from ANCC or similar speciality organization, certified or eligible, required.

Five years experience working as an R.N. in acute care, preferred.

Two years experience working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, preferred.

One year experience working in a community health setting, preferred.

BENEFITS

4 Employer Sponsored Health Insurance Plans to choose from (2 Kaiser & 2 UHA): KKV pays 100% of employee Medical Health Insurance Premium (single coverage) for the base UHA 3000 Plan or KP 101 Medical/ Dental/Vision/Drugs.

Generous Holiday Schedule: KKV observes all States Holidays (13 - 14 full days @ 8 hours per day and 2 half days @ 4 hours per day is paid)