Pyschiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Description

Job Location: Southeastern Iowa (Washington/Mt. Pleasant)

Potential for Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner , for Hillcrest Family Services MHCs in Southeast, IA, the primary responsibilities include providing specialized and advanced direct and indirect client care. Addition, you will:

• Review all cases referred to by therapists and/or other medical practitioners
• Perform initial evaluations and follow-up care for medication management clients
• Formulate diagnosis(es) of acute and chronic disease
• Complete paperwork/dictation within 24 hours from service date
• Administer medications and other therapeutic means, necessary to implement treatment within the scope of licensure
• Provide education to patients and families around issues related to the patient's diagnosis, illness, and/or treatment
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Clinical experience providing mental health services, preferably in a community-based or outpatient setting.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Possessing the theoretical knowledge and skills involved in the delivery of mental health care services
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards governing mental health practice.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing caseloads, client needs, and organizational priorities.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must hold current DEA certification in order to prescribe medications.
• Licensed in the state of Iowa

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health Insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We're a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

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