APRN​/NP

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Integrated Care Director POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: YES: NO: XFLSA STATUS: exempt-level, full-time, employment-at-will, or contract position

PURPOSE:

This position provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and ongoing medication management for adults and youth experiencing psychiatric issues. Operating in an outpatient community mental health and CCBHC setting, this position provides holistic patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams, families, and other healthcare/social service systems. Responsible for ensuring services are delivered in compliance with federal/state regulations, agency policies, as well as professional ethics and care standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluate patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and information gathered during assessment

Diagnose and recommend treatment for mental health conditions

Educate and advise patients (and family members) about health conditions, prevention, and treatment options

As appropriate, prescribe medication as allowed by state regulations and monitor patients’ medication usage and results

Provide ongoing treatment and mediation management through follow-up appointments, using CKMHC’s Just-In-Time and clinic models of appointment management

Authorize essential documents/orders needed for provision/continuity of patient care (e.g., laboratory or diagnostic tests, scripts, e-scripts, school forms, prior authorizations, treatment plans, etc.)Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, nurses, care managers, primary care physicians, etc.) to coordinate/continue care Timely and accurate documentation of patient records, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, services delivered, outcomes, progress, and billing entries, etc.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered, integrated, effective, medically necessary psychiatric services, both in person and via telehealth, by utilizing evidence-based and best practices

Provide consultation and referral to specialists or other healthcare providers as warranted

Utilize nursing staff for medication reviews as appropriate

Take vitals as needed if medical support staffing is not available

Assist with the education and training of students, interns, and residents as assigned

Adopt agency models, including team treatment, crisis intervention, centralized appointment scheduling, etc.

Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: the environment is a typical office environment. While on location, work is generally performed indoors with ambient room temperatures, lighting, and with traditional office equipment. May periodically travel to outreach locations. This position may require the use of a personal vehicle for company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record.

Work schedule will generally conform to a Monday – Friday 40-hour per week schedule, but as an exempt employee, work schedules may vary based on the needs of the position and organization.

CONFIDENTIALITY: all CKMHC employees are expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and function within the highest ethical standards by exhibiting exemplary conduct.

SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION: salary commensurate with experience and current CKMHC salary structure.

PRIMARY

LOCATION:

Salina campus REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Licensed by the State of Kansas as an advanced practice provider (e.g., Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with the full spectrum of patient and peer populations

Ability to interact professionally, respectfully, and flexibly with all individuals, including diverse/differing personalities

Utilize collaborative documentation

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients/family members, colleagues, community partners, and the public

Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and…