Certified Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant-Certified - Quincy

Salary: $9,210.42 - $10,131.73 Monthly
Location : Quincy, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number: 2401000
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Quincy-SMS
Opening Date: 05/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3692


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Description


This position will provide culturally competent mental health care to patients in our FQHC sites in the
Quincy area who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situations or mental health
concerns and in need of medication evaluation and/or medication management services.

Examples of Duties

I. TEACHING (5%)
A. Teach and evaluate medical students, residents, physician assistants, and advanced
Practice Nursing students as they rotate through the educational program.
B. Role model provision of care by an advanced practice nurse focusing on mental health
education and trauma.

II. SERVICE (95%)
A. Perform services within the scope of the Advance Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant
education and experience including, but not limited to:
• Diagnosis
• Treatment and management of acute and chronic illness / mental illness
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiology tests
• Prescribing/dispensing controlled substances categorized as Schedule III,
IV, and V, as defined in Article II of the Illinois Controlled Substance Act.
B. Development of a collaborative clinical practice model with primary care physician and
psychiatrist and community medical specialists focusing on division of responsibilities
and appropriate referrals.
C. Participate as a member of the Center to provide medication management, psychiatric
services, primary care services, care coordination, case management and other
enabling services as appropriate.
D. Work collaboratively with staff at the Center to cover needed orders and services for
patients.
E. Assist in the development, implementation and review of individual treatment plans.
F. Provider consultation and medication management on a priority basis to clients for
whom intensive community series were put in place in lieu of hospitalization.
G. Complete all mandatory and continuing education requirements by specified deadlines.
H. Provide necessary client information to other agencies or care providers to coordinate
services to identified clients.
I. Work cooperatively with staff and providers to create an environment of mutual
respect.
J. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified
as having no primary care physician and/or in psychiatric distress.
K. Attend School and Center-wide committees
O. Take part in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
III. ADMINISTRATION (0%)
IV. RESEARCH (0%)
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in psychiatric healthcare or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program at time of hire; AND
2. Received passing score on national certifying exam at time of hire; AND
3. Licensed or ability to be licensed in the State of IL as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant at time of hire; AND
4. Controlled Substance License through Federal Drug Enforcement Administration at time of hire; AND
5. IF an Advanced Practice Nurse, must be board certified as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the ANCC at time of hire; or IF a Physician Assistant, must have three years of experience working with psychiatric / mental health patients; AND
6. Authority/Licensing to write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by licensing board; AND
7. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in a behavioral health setting
2. Experience providing services to multicultural populations
3. Skill in applying varied interventions for patients with acute and chronic illness and mental

health disorders.

Supplemental Information
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Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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