Advanced Practical Registered Nurse (APRN)

High Plains Mental Health Center; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

KPERS Retirement Plan

HSA & FSA

7 Paid Holidays

Scholarships for education

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center in Oberlin, Kansas is seeking an APRN to provide psychiatric care and psychopharmacology, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications within protocols.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with some flexibility; full-time, in-person. The position offers a generous $15,000 enhanced sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing required.
• KS APRN license with PMHNP/Clinical Nurse Specialist credential.
• QMHP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychopharmacological services, including prescribing medications in accordance with written protocols.
• Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, history-taking, and differential diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Monitor patient symptoms and medication side effects.
• Serve as the primary point of referral for medical evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Offer crisis intervention and management of chronic mental health issues.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Psychopharmacology

Psychiatric assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master's degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

APRN licensure in Kansas (PMHNP/Clinical Nurse Specialist)

QMHP designation

Tools

EMR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Calling all APRNs: Grow Your Career at High Plains Mental Health

Application Deadline:** Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Location:** Oberlin, Kansas

Pay:** Salary based on experience | $15,000 ENHANCED SIGN-ON BONUS!

[awarded in increments: $5k- 90 days; $5k- 6 months; $5k- 1 year]

Job Type**: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule:** Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some flexibility may be required based on patient needs.

Why You Should Apply

We’re actively expanding access to care in underserved and rural communities, growing one project and one position at a time. That means this role isnt just a jobits a chance to be part of something meaningful. Youll help bring high-quality care to areas that have gone without for far too long, while building lasting connections with the patients and communities you serve.

Youll be supported with competitive pay, strong benefits, and real opportunities to grow. Whether its advancing into leadership, expanding your clinical scope, or continuing your education through scholarships and dedicated support, were committed to helping you build the career you want.

If you're an APRN who wants your work to matter, your voice to be heard, and your career to keep moving forward, wed love to connect.

What You’ll Do

• Provide psychopharmacological services, including prescribing medications in accordance with written protocols.
• Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, history-taking, and differential diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Monitor patient symptoms and medication side effects.
• Serve as the primary point of referral for medical evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Offer crisis intervention and management of chronic mental health issues.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, were here for you not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients. When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. Youll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well‑being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
• License Renewal
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• And more!

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
• APRN licensure in the State of Kansas as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation.
• Proficiency with modern technology (e.g., computers, EMRs, telehealth platforms).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

High Plains Mental Health Center Were Here For You!