Advance Practice Nurse - Psychiatric Services
Job Description
We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:
Overview: Advance Practice Nurse - Psychiatric Services
We are looking for an attentive, conscientious candidate to work in our expanding Certified Community Behavioral Health Center within a team of professionals who are passionate about improving the overall health of individuals with a serious mental illness or substance use diagnosis who are in our care.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Services are provided in person (face-to-face) in an outpatient setting, treating a wide range of medical conditions.
- Provide psychiatric services, including but not limited to diagnosis, evaluation, psychiatric screening, physical examinations, psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, and overall treatment of Heritage clients.
- Participate in case reviews with the respective treatment teams and providing consultation to staff as necessary.
- Provide staff training, consultation and education services as requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of medical resources available in Macon and DeWitt Counties
- Ability to relate to economically disadvantaged and minority populations
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Caring attentive nature
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to chart services in electronic clinical records
Education and Experience:
- Current active and undisciplined Advance Practice Nurse (APN) licensure in the State of Illinois; Full-Authority APN licensure desired.
- Current Department of Justice Controlled Substance Licensure
- Previous experience with the mentally ill or substance using population highly recommended.
- Valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required.
Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,00 per year, dependent on education and experience
Heritage also offers the following with this position:- Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
- WELLNESS days - 26 days per year (every other Friday off paid)
- Paid holidays - 9 in 2024
- Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition assistance program
- Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
- Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
- Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. (The health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost.)
- We are a National Health Service Corp site which gives staff access to the National Health Service Corp federal student loan forgiveness program (LCPC, LCSW, MD, APN, RN, CADC, LSW, and LPC individuals). For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.
