APRN

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerProvides general psychiatric/medical care and treatment to consumers in the clinic and in outpatient programs as assigned. Conducts initial assessments of new consumers; prescribes medications within standards of psychiatric care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals and facilitates transition within and between care settings.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesProvides health evaluations for clients and manages medical conditions in collaboration with the psychiatrist and primary clinicianPrescribes medications and otherwise facilitates medication management of physical conditions in coordination with the treating psychiatrist and with a working knowledge of psychiatric medicationsConsults with the psychiatrist and primary clinician on a regular basis to effectively address physical and mental health needs of consumers Provides health education and teaches health promotion activities to consumers experiencing physical and psychiatric illnessesDocuments treatment and medications prescribed and/or administered per Agency standardsProvides psychiatric emergency intervention and management for consumersParticipates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients Refers consumers to additional health resources as appropriateMust complete all in-service and external training requirementsMaintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatmentAssists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectivesSupports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health TeamPerforms other duties as requiredQualificationsOklahoma license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Psych and Mental HealthWorking knowledge of psychiatric conditions, medications, and treatmentsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsGeneral skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the communityCommitment to the mission of Red Rock BHSFour years relevant experience preferredClinical supervisory experience preferredExperience working with a Community Mental Health population preferredPhysical RequirementsMust have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of timeMust have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 poundsAbility to travel approximately 10% of the timeAbility to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printerHow We Take Care Of You!We pay a generous portion of your Health InsuranceLow-cost Dental and Vision InsuranceRetirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salaryStudent Loan Repayment OptionsNo Cost Employee Assistance Plan3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)9 Paid Holidays1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.4 Rest and Relaxation Days3 days of Education Leave4 hours of Volunteer LeaveEligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses AnnuallyEmployer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesRed Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.