Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Behavioral Health Specialists is a small, group therapy practice in Overland Park, KS, looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the team.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric services to outpatient clients within a therapy and psychological services facility. Job requirements includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and, when needed, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services.

The successful applicant will have full autonomy over their work schedule, steady client referrals, and full administrative support. Employees all set their own rates and fees, and can choose to be paneled with insurance companies or work using private pay. BHS has a staff that provides all administration and clerical work, and navigate all aspects of the insurance company processes.

Employees choose their own schedule in terms of hours and whether you work in-person or via telehealth, or both.

Employees set their own rates and fees, and can choose to be paneled with insurance companies or work using private pay. BHS has a staff that provides all administration and clerical work, and navigate all aspects of the insurance company processes.

Fee Structures and Salary

• Employees work from a W2, and based on a split fee structure.
• The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work on a split of 75% / 25%, meaning that they take home 75% of their earned fees, and 25% goes to overhead company needs. The portion of the split that goes to the company helps to pay for office staff salaries, malpractice insurance, rent, office supplies, and other office necessities. BHS pays half of all employees' federal income taxes by being a W2-based company, which provides additional financial incentive.

Salary is based on each clinician's schedule and reimbursement structure.

Please note that BHS does not offer any medical or dental insurance at the present time. Any time off is unpaid, as clinicians make their own schedules and can take off any days or times they would like at any point.

The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions:

Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct appropriate psychiatric evaluations and assessments of outpatient clients to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
• Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
• Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals both within the office and with outside entities as appropriate.

Treatment Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for outpatient individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.

Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services:

• Respond to psychiatric emergencies promptly and efficiently.
• Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies as needed.
• Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to patients as needed.
• Provide expertise and guidance to staff regarding psychiatric concerns and interventions as desired or needed.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to outpatient healthcare and patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to the BHS’s policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.

Education and Training:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.
• Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.

Qualifications:

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Current and unrestricted Nurse practitioner license in Kansas, and in Missouri or other states if Telehealth services will be provided.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care or relevant experience in outpatient settings preferred.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Proficiency in prescribing medications and therapies under physician supervision.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Pay: $112,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Overland Park, KS 66212