Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Description

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC)is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC Kokomo seeks an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced candidate to substantially impact the lives of patients in our community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate unwavering commitment to the mission of the Indiana Health Center, displaying a willingness to serve, lead with integrity, and exhibit compassion and respect for all individuals.

Meet our Bedford Team:  IHC at Kokomo - Indiana Health Centers 

Clinic Hours of Operation:

Monday - 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday - 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday - Closed

Sunday - Closed

PMHNP Role Highlights:

• 100% outpatient
• Manage patients of all ages with a variety of health conditions
• 35 patient hours and 5 administrative hours per week
• A supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance
• Flexible schedule
• No weekends, evenings, off on major holidays, and generous PTO
• Onsite Integrated Behavioral Health
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• eClinicalWorks EMR
• Team-based collaborative care model

IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes:

• $20,000.00 additional reward and retention bonus opportunity paid in allotments
• $2,500.00 CME plus 5 days
• Guaranteed 2.5% minimum annual salary increase
• Paid malpractice with 100% tail insurance covered through the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA)
• Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and company loan repayment program
• Paid license DEA board certifications
• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs
• Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services

PMHNP Role Responsibilities Include:

• Performing physical examinations and assessments appropriate for patient’s age, establishing data base and medical history.
• Diagnosing illnesses and/or conditions and establishing acceptable plans of management under supervision of and in consultation with supervising physicians.
• Providing counseling and patient education for preventive care, medications, and basic nutrition.
• Attend and participate in clinic staff meetings.
• Assist, participate and/or conduct other clinic-related projects and programs with the approval of the Site Medical Director.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA standards for medical care providers.

Desired Skillset:

• Training and experience in PMHNP specialty.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral concepts, specialty treatment and community resources.
• Must maintain continuing medical education requirements for licensure.

Requirements

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) requires Board certification in PMHNP specialty.
• Hold a valid license in the State of Indiana and current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire
• 2+ years of clinical experience; previous experience working in a Community Health Center is preferred but not required
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Spanish speaking skills are preferred but not required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.