Exciting Opportunity: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Outpatient Services
Location: Hays, Kansas
Job Type: Full-Time; In-Person
Schedule: Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8AM-5PM. Some flexibility may be required depending on patient needs.
Why You Should Apply:
Are you passionate about mental health and seeking a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference? High Plains Mental Health Center is looking for a skilled and compassionate APRN to join our outpatient services team. This is your chance to work in a supportive, patient-centered environment with a multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality care across Northwest Kansas.
Apply today!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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation.
- Proficiency with modern technology (e.g., computers, EMRs, telehealth platforms).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance through State Employee Health Plan (SEHP)
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness Time
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- KPERS Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Benefits (offered through Aflac)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Holidays
- Convention Funds to Obtain CEUs
- License Renewal Support
- Sign-On Bonus
- And more!
Submitting Your Application: If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you!
Apply here today!
Have questions or need help with documentation? Contact us at:
careers@hpmh.com.
High Plains Mental Health Center – We’re Here For You!
