Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

CENTERSTONE MEDICAL GROUP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Location: Springfield, MO Department: Psychiatry Clinics Employment Type: Full-Time

About Centerstone Medical Group

Centerstone Medical Group is proud to be one of the largest community-based medical groups in the nation. We support the medical providers who deliver integrated health services across the organizations under Centerstone, including psychiatry, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, crisis stabilization, primary care, home health care, pharmacy, integrated health, and a wide range of specialty care. We don't do business as usual - we push boundaries and redefine care every day. We take a whole-person approach, integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and dental and pharmacy services to meet people where they are. We don't work in silos - we work as a team, collaborating across disciplines to solve real problems in real time. We're looking for bold thinkers - physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and dental providers who want to break barriers and rethink healthcare. If you're ready to do more, think bigger, and change lives, we want you on our team.

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric services to patients, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and follow-up care. This role works collaboratively with psychiatrists and other members of the integrated healthcare team to meet the behavioral health needs of patients. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may also participate in program evaluation, staff development, data collection, and other activities that support the delivery of high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including obtaining relevant health and medical histories and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients experiencing mental health and/or addiction-related concerns.
• Provide psychiatric medication management and prescribe psychotropic medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established collaborative practice or supervision requirements.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and other therapeutic interventions as appropriate to the patient's treatment needs and scope of practice.
• Provide services utilizing professional experience and clinical judgment to meet the needs of patients and achieve treatment goals.
• Maintain a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff.
• Provide comprehensive follow-up care and ongoing evaluation for patients under their care.
• Communicate and collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, and other members of the care team as necessary to identify patient needs and establish treatment goals and objectives.
• Participate in patient staffing and case consultation meetings as requested.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Centerstone Medical Group or as assigned.
• Support management and program needs, including data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts, as applicable.
• Participate in quality improvement and other activities designed to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Provide consultation and support to internal staff and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and provide support to other providers, students, residents, and trainees as assigned.
• Adhere to Centerstone Medical Group policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and applicable professional standards and ethical requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, staff, providers, and community partners.

Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships through telephone, telemedicine, and in-person interactions.

Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Ability to follow direction, accept supervision, and exercise sound professional judgment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.

Ability to document accurately and efficiently in an electronic health record and communicate through professional electronic correspondence.

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal effectively with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population and demonstrate sensitivity to individual patient needs.

Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with preparation as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Current national certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through a nationally recognized certifying body.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure/certification as required by state law.
• Must maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and credentials throughout employment.
• Previous experience in behavioral health or psychiatry is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• PTO: 160 hours per year, front-loaded annual leave (up to 40 hours may roll over from year to year)
• Sick Leave: 40 hours front-loaded sick leave (does not roll over from year to year)
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• CME: $3,500 CME expense reimbursement plus 5 paid CME days every two years (renews every two years; does not roll over)
• 100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company
• 100% of professional liability insurance covered by the company
• Relocation reimbursement, if applicable
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible schedule builds — we'll work with you to build a clinic schedule that meets your needs, with the main consideration being availability of supporting staff (e.g., nursing and front desk) to align with your schedule
• Opportunity to be part of an integrated, mission-driven healthcare team
• Collaborative culture focused on improving access to high-quality behavioral health care

Position Perks & Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
• Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
• As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce.
• We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission.
• If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees