Overview
Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058
Annual Salary: $120,000 to $130,000, depending on experience
Join a mission-driven clinical team dedicated to transforming mental health care for
adolescents and their families. At
Embark Behavioral Health, you'll provide evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric care in a collaborative and supportive environment at our short-term residential treatment program. As a
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, provide medication management, and develop individualized treatment plans that help adolescents ages 12-17 build lasting emotional wellness and resilience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with therapists, and other program staff to discuss treatment plans and client progress
- Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, admitting diagnosis, psychiatric assessments, client interviews, medical histories, and observations.
- Prescribe, supervise, and direct psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Interact, counsel, and instruct guardians and family members of clients' conditions.
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Document client records and progress, including symptoms, medications, and treatments.
- Provide expert opinion to insurance claim adjusters.
- Provide medical assessments on clients, as needed and regulated by state requirements.
- Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs of our adolescent clients.
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Active Missouri APRN licensure as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Current DEA registration
- Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and individualized treatment planning.
- Commitment to supporting adolescents and families through evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Benefits
Why Join Us (Career Growth):
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives in our community, we want to hear from you!
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