APRN

Overview

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!