Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Hourly

Wellpath; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kansas City is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric consultation and treatment services for underserved patients. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments and maintaining compliance with state guidelines. Ideal candidates will have psychiatric experience and be committed to diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in psychiatric care.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is highly desired.
• Must maintain CPR certification and other required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with organizational policies.
• Provide individualized care sensitive to patients' developmental needs.
• Participate in on-call schedules and mandatory committees.
• Adhere to therapeutic regimens and support psychiatric care standards.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

Patient assessment

Medication management

Crisis intervention services

Education

Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.

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Join us and find a career that supports:

• caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• autonomy in a warm team environment
• growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

We are a mission‑driven organization dedicated to helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) provides psychiatric consultation, diagnostic, and treatment services to patients, including medication management and crisis intervention services, while adhering to established policy and procedure and state guidelines. They maintain documentation required by state or facility guidelines to demonstrate compliance with supervision requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop plans of care, and evaluate effectiveness of interventions, including medication management and crisis intervention services.
• Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with organization policies, procedures, state guidelines, and best practices, including medication education, seclusion/restraint use, infection control, and risk management.
• Provide individualized care sensitive to the age and developmental needs of each patient, and participate in on‑call schedules and mandatory committees as required.
• Adhere to established formularies for therapeutic regimens and utilize established procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while supporting standards of psychiatric care and providing input into committees and meetings as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Psychiatric experience preferred and/or experience in a residential healthcare institution.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice highly desired.
• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every element of the job description. You may be the right candidate for this or another role.