What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Psychiatric position at Community Health Alliance - Nevada?
Job Details
Description
Community Health Alliance is looking for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Psychiatric. Join our talented team of healthcare providers that focus on serving the community and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income.
We operate six convenient locations throughout Reno and Sparks, providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies, nourishing food pantries, and more.
Job Summary: The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care to adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting. This role includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders through therapeutic interventions, medication management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams. The APRN will have a specialized focus on medically assisted treatments (MAT) for substance use and is expected to be knowledgeable in the use of long-acting injectables and antipsychotic medications. This position requires a commitment to compassionate care and adherence to the highest standards of psychiatric practice and legal compliance. Licensing or the ability to be licensed in the State of Nevada is required.
At Community Health Alliance a Nonprofit (FQHC), we believe in having a professional, team-oriented medical community. Where we are a diverse team driven by a mission: to make health care an accessible, patient-centered experience. Providing a high level of care with compassion and respect.
Upon joining our team, you will enjoy the benefits of:
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Licensed providers start at 18 days of leave per year.
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7 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and 5 paid float personal days per year
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100% company paid employee medical insurance, and 90% paid vision and dental on the first of the month from the following hire date.
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Paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match
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Provider continuing education benefit available at 40 hours and $1,800 per year
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Continuing education benefits are available to all full-time staff at $500 per year
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100% License, registration, and certification reimbursement for most clinical staff
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Additional 403(b) retirement annuity plan for the employee to save; no employer match
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Student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp. With a score of 19, in almost all cases, repayment is awarded to our providers who enroll.
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Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act)
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$10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee. This is an employee benefit paid for and sponsored by Community Health Alliance.
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Additional supplemental voluntary benefits available for purchase
Benefits are pro-rated on part time basis based on the FTE status.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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- In-depth understanding of psychiatric disorders, particularly serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and treatment methodologies including MAT.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, including indications, contraindications, side effects, and administration techniques, particularly for antipsychotics and long-acting injectables.
- Familiarity with Nevada state licensing requirements and compliance standards for psychiatric care.
- Advanced clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for adolescents and adults.
- Proficiency in administering MAT and utilizing long-acting injectables safely and effectively.
- Strong communication skills for effective patient education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and team guidance.
- Ability to establish rapport with patients, particularly adolescents and those with complex mental health and substance use needs.
- Competence in handling high-stress situations with empathy and professionalism, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
- Capacity to stay current with evidence-based practices in psychiatry, particularly in substance use and SMI treatment.
Education
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- Completion of an accredited nursing program with specialization in psychiatric and mental health care.
- Certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent certification.
Salary : $93,575 - $145,042
