Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Integral Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Integral Care is seeking a licensed advanced practice nurse or physician assistant to provide psychiatric medical services in a community mental health setting in Travis County, Texas. You will assess psychopathology, document diagnoses, discuss with clients, and initiate appropriate treatments under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the medical leadership to ensure quality care, maintaining thorough documentation, and adhering to licensure and organizational

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse-Psychiatric Mental Health or a Physician Assistant in Texas
• DEA license.
• Current and valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• One year of clinical experience in mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric medical care within licensure and standards.
• Assess psychopathology and document diagnostic formulation.
• Develop and discuss treatment plans with clients and families.
• Collaborate with Unit Manager, Medical Director, and Chief Medical Officer to deliver quality clinical medical care.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a licensed physician, serves as a provider in a community mental health setting, providing medical services within the scope of licensure, training, credentialing, and current standards of care, and per quality criteria of the employer. Determines and documents evidence of psychopathology, if present, and makes a diagnostic formulation. Assess theclient's needs and options to satisfy the requirements of the case. Discusses with the client their findings and recommendations. Decides whether initiation of treatment is urgent: medication, labs, other diagnostic tests, hospitalization, social services, detox program; verifies that written consent for medication of the client has been secured, documents therapist's plan, and/or completes other referral medical forms as appropriate. With the consent of the client, the therapist carries out the treatment plan, documents in a prescribed manner the interactions during sessions, and the progress of therapy. Discusses their opinions and/or findings with therapists and makes recommendations when indicated. Works harmoniously with Unit Manager(s), Medical Director, and Chief Medical Officer to define and deliver quality clinical medical care for all patients within the units.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma-sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma-sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education

• Master's degree in Nursing required.

License

Required:

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse-Psychiatric Mental Health or a Physician Assistant in Texas
• DEA license.
• Current and valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Experience

Preferred:

• One year of clinical experience in mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Hours

Full-Time.

Workhours

5:00PM - 1:00AM.

Workdays

Monday - Friday.

Salary

$133,427.26 - $196,918.96annually based on years of licensure.

Why join us

Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.