Outpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

High Plains Mental Health Center

• $85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
  • APRN licensure in Kansas as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) designation
  • Proficiency with technology including EMRs and telehealth platforms
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to continuous professional development

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychopharmacological services and prescribe medications per protocols
  • Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, including history-taking and differential diagnoses
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Monitor patient symptoms and medication side effects
  • Serve as the primary referral point for medical evaluations
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team
  • Offer crisis intervention and manage chronic mental health issues
  • Educate patients and families on prevention and treatment
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Benefits

  • Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
  • 403(b) Plan
  • KPERS Retirement Plan
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • HSA & FSA
  • Relocation Assistance
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Convention Leave & Funds for CEUs
  • License Renewal
  • Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities
  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full Job Description
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Location: Oberlin, Kansas

Pay: Salary based on experience | $15,000 ENHANCED SIGN-ON BONUS! [awarded in increments: $5k- 90 days; $5k- 6 months; $5k- 1 year]

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule: Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some flexibility may be required based on patient needs.

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.


What We Offer:

-Competitive Salary

-Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
  • 403(b) Plan
  • KPERS Retirement Plan
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • HSA & FSA
  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
  • License Renewal
  • Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
  • $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • And more!


Submitting Your Application:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact [email protected].

Requirements

  • 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.


Salary Description

$15,000 sign-on bonus!

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