APRN – Full Time -Red Rock Behavioral Health Services

Summary

Provides general psychiatric/medical care and treatment to consumers in the clinic and in outpatient programs as assigned. Conducts initial assessments of new consumers; prescribes medications within standards of psychiatric care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals and facilitates transition within and between care settings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides health evaluations for clients and manages medical conditions in collaboration with the psychiatrist and primary clinician
• Prescribes medications and otherwise facilitates medication management of physical conditions in coordination with the treating psychiatrist and with a working knowledge of psychiatric medications
• Consults with the psychiatrist and primary clinician on a regular basis to effectively address physical and mental health needs of consumers Provides health education and teaches health promotion activities to consumers experiencing physical and psychiatric illnesses
• Documents treatment and medications prescribed and/or administered per Agency standards
• Provides psychiatric emergency intervention and management for consumers
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients Refers consumers to additional health resources as appropriate
• Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objectives
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Oklahoma license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Psych and Mental Health
• Working knowledge of psychiatric conditions, medications, and treatments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
• Four years relevant experience preferred
• Clinical supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working with a Community Mental Health population preferred

Benefits (Full-Time Staff Only)  

• 95% Employer Paid Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Some Positions Qualify for NHSC Student Loan Repayment
• 403B Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution
• Annual Professional Growth Funds
• 3.6 Weeks Paid Time-off
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.