Psychiatric NP/APRN - Outpatient Mental Health

Central Kansas Mental Health Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kansas Mental Health Center seeks a licensed advanced practice provider to deliver effective outpatient psychiatry in Salina. You will evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications as allowed, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring treatment, coordinating with primary care and specialists, and maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Kansas as an APRN/NP/CNS and eligible to practice in ambulatory psychiatry.
• Experience delivering outpatient psychiatric care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and adhere to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ mental and physical status and provide diagnosis and treatment.
• Prescribe medications as allowed by state regulations and monitor response.
• Coordinate care with therapists, nurses, care managers, and physicians; document accurately.
• Provide telehealth and in-person services; ensure continuity of care and adherence to policies.

Skills

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Documentation/compliance

Critical thinking

Typing/computer skills

Education

Kansas APRN/NP/CNS license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

e-prescribing / e-scribing

Microsoft Outlook

Video conferencing

Job description

Central Kansas Mental Health Center seeks a licensed advanced practice provider to deliver effective outpatient psychiatry in Salina. You will evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications as allowed, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring treatment, coordinating with primary care and specialists, and maintaining compliant documentation.