Outpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

High Plains Mental Health Center; Kansas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Plan

KPERS Retirement Plan

HSA & FSA

Relocation Assistance

7 Paid Holidays

CEU Funds

License Renewal

Scholarship, work-study, & internship

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center in Oberlin, Kansas is hiring an Outpatient APRN to provide psychopharmacology, assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This full-time, in-person role offers a $15,000 enhanced sign-on bonus and a schedule of Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with some flexibility.

Requirements include a Master's in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and Kansas APRN licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing required.
• Licensed APRN in Kansas for psychiatric/mental health, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with modern technology and telehealth platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychopharmacological services according to written protocols.
• Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, history-taking, and differential diagnoses.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans for each patient.
• Monitor patient symptoms and medication side effects.
• Serve as primary referral point for medical evaluations.
• Collaborate 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

Interpersonal communication

EMR usage

Education

Master's Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Tools

EMR Systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

All Jobs > Outpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Outpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Oberlin

Description

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

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 isn't just a job - it's a chance to be part of something meaningful. You'll 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.

You'll be supported with competitive pay, strong benefits, and real opportunities to grow. Whether it's advancing into leadership, expanding your clinical scope, or continuing your education through scholarships and dedicated support, we're 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, we'd 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, we're 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. You'll 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:

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• 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!

Requirements

• Master's 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.
• Proficiency with modern technology (e.g., computers, EMRs, telehealth platforms).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.