Crisis Hotline: 1-800-841-1255    |    Appointments or Services: 1-844-309-6385

(1186) Psychiatric APRN

Job Description

This Position, properly credentialed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority, is responsible for the delivery of professional and competent psychiatric care (in person and/or by telemedicine) to a full caseload prorated based on % FTE, to individuals in need of psychiatric care.

Service provision may include, as assigned depending upon the needs of the location: psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, emergency evaluations, medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders, and other specified psychiatric services or related activities. Duties may also include, but are not limited to, staff consultation, quality review activities, treatment team participation, training of students, and participation in any applicable on-call schedule.

The Position is responsible for maintaining all licensing and certifications necessary for the provision of assigned services, and for compliance with BTCS (and applicable contracted site) policies, training, procedures, and billing code requirements.

This position provides services primarily to individuals enrolled through the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI) Dual Diagnosis Residential program and outpatient services.  Services may also be provided to all BTCS or contracted sites, including County Jails, as assigned.  Must be able to document services as assigned by the site including the use of an electronic medical record; administrative/clinical oversight and responsibilities of the position will be jointly managed by the contracted site, BTCS, and the contracting entity; documentation will be completed within a timely manner as defined by the assigned location.

Location: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee, Williamson Counties

Hybrid Position

Hourly Salary Range: $65.63 – $73.38

Differential Detail:

  • Up to $2.00/hour, previous community center experience
  • $1.00/hour, PhD
  • .75/hour, Bilingual
  • Up to $4.00/hour, tenure with BTCS
  • Eligibility for $200/month Service Delivery Incentive Award

 

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Click on https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/ for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!

CityAll Bluebonnet Trails locations
CountyBastrop County, Burnet County, Caldwell County, Fayette County, Gonzales County, Guadalupe County, Lee County, Williamson County
CredentialsMinimum Qualifications:
PMHNP/APRN: Registered Nurse with active license from Texas Board of Nursing as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) with Prescriptive Authority for adult, child and adolescent psychiatric disorders; Current, active Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (or in process). Unrestricted eligibility to participate in provider network for Medicare/Medicaid/other third-party payers. Will consider candidates in process of obtaining above certifications and licensure.

Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.


Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of forensic experience or experience with a Texas Community Mental Health Center
Salary Amount$136,510 – $152,630/year
Closing DateOpen until filled
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Administration:
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