Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

CareArc, Inc.

Emporia, Kansas

Part-Time

In-Person

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CareArc is seeking a part-time, onsite, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with at least one year of experience, to provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders.

Primary Functions

•Monitors patients' medication usage and results.

•Documents patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.

•Evaluates patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments for psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.

•Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder and distinguish between physiological and psychological based disorders.

•Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.

•Educates patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.

•Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations

•Refers patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.

•Conducts individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.

•Administers medications including those administered by injection.

•Participates in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.

•Assists in development of practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.

•Develops, implements, or evaluates programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.

•Participates in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities.

•Prepares and submits case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies. Serves on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.

Qualifications

•Master’s Degree Required, Field of Study: Nursing with emphasis in mental health

•Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.

•Current DEA license required.

•Prefer one to two years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience.

•Strong computer skills required.

•Positive attitude

•Team player

Job Benefits

•Competitive salary

•Paid time off

•Participation in KPERS retirement

•Health, dental, and vision insurance for self and family on day one

•Employee and family medical/dental/pharmacy discounts

•Up to 10 paid holidays annually

•403B options available

•And many other voluntary benefits.

About the Company

CareArc is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center with Patient-Centered Medical Home status providing high quality services to our community. We provide medical, dental and behavioral health services on a sliding-fee scale. We serve everyone, with or without insurance. To meet patient’s needs, we offer walk-in services, same-day appointments, extended hours, in-house lab, immunizations, prescription assistance, free interpreter services (servicios de intérprete gratis) and free transportation in Lyon County. CareArc is an EOE. Apply at www.CareArc.org/careers

About CareArc, Inc.

CareArc, Inc. is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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