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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Company:Valeo Behavioral Healthcare
Location:Topeka, KS 66606
Category:Advanced Practice
Psychology, Mental Health
Posted:Jul. 07, 2010
Job Type:Full-time
Level:Others
Compensation:70 - 100 per hour
Degree:Master or Equivalent
Deadline:Open until filled

Description & Requirement

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Company overview:
Valeo Behavioral Health Care is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services for adults in Shawnee County.  Valeo is licensed by the State of Kansas and nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  Valeo has served the behavioral health care needs of Shawnee County residents since 1967.

Responsibilities:
The essential function of the ARNP is to work with the Medical Services team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a multi specialty group practice community health center setting and prescribe, under protocol, with agency psychiatrists. The ARNP’s are expected to provide a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult mental illness including SPMI.  The ARNP develops and documents a comprehensive plan of care that describes the assessment/diagnostic strategies, reflects current health care knowledge and includes delegation of responsibilities to others.  The ARNP will meet productivity standards as determined by the Medical Director and will be required to complete all required documentation in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Job requirements:
Requires a Master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis in Psychiatric Mental Health. Prior nursing experience with SPMI population in a clinical setting coordinating psychopharmacological treatment highly preferred.  Expertise in the areas of psychopharmacology, psychopathology, DSM – IV diagnostic criteria; theory based practice, group dynamics and written and verbal communication.  Must meet the criteria for registration in the State of Kansas for ARNP and have a KS Registered Nurse license and be eligible for all third party reimbursements. ANCC certification in Adult psych/mental health required, or at least the educational plan to obtain ANCC certification within six months of employment.  This position also requires necessary computer skills for electronic records.   Must be able to pass pre-employment background checks and SRS Adult/Child Abuse Registries.


Benefits:
 Valeo offers generous benefits including; health, dental, vision, and life insurances, 401(k) retirement plan, 3 weeks vacation per year plus sick leave, CME annual days/funds, and malpractice insurance provided.  NO NIGHTS, WEEKEND, HOLIDAYS, or ON-CALL HOURS.


Application

To Apply:
Apply in person or submit a CV to:
Valeo Behavioral Health Care
Human Resources
5401 SW 7th Street
Topeka, KS 66606
Or email to:  apply@valeotopeka.org
Or, fax to (785) 273-7489

Valeo is an EOE

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