Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Calling all APRNs: Grow Your Career at High Plains Mental Health Center

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 23rd, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Location: Oberlin, Kansas

Pay: Salary based on experience | $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! [awarded in installments: $5k- 90 days; $5k- 6 months; $5k- 1 year]

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule: Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Why You Should Apply:

We’re looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner! Make a real difference in rural Kansas by bringing accessible, high-quality mental health care to the Oberlin area.

You’ll be supported with competitive pay, strong benefits, and real opportunities to grow. Whether it’s advancing into leadership, expanding your clinical scope, or continuing your education through scholarships and dedicated support, we’re committed to helping you build the career you want.

If you’re looking for more than a job—if you want a uniquely supportive team and a rural community ready to welcome you with open arms—we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and help make mental health care more accessible in rural Kansas. APPLY TODAY!

What You’ll Do:

Provide medication management and psychopharmacological services within the scope of licensure, qualifications, and established protocols, consulting with or referring to a physician as appropriate.
Monitor patient progress, including symptom improvement, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects.
Review laboratory results and other relevant medical information to support safe, effective treatment.
Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments, obtain patient histories, and develop differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans in accordance with Center policies.
Serve as a resource for medical evaluations and coordinate referrals as needed.
Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate medication management and support continuity of care.
Respond to patient needs related to acute symptoms and ongoing mental health conditions, coordinating crisis support and additional services as appropriate.
Provide patient education focused on medication use, symptom management, prevention, and overall wellness.
Complete clinical documentation within required timelines and in accordance with HPMHC policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of psychopharmacology, mental health conditions, and evidence-based treatment practices.
Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we’re here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Offer:

-Competitive Salary

-Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
403(b) Plan
KPERS Retirement Plan
Supplemental Benefits
HSA & FSA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
7 Paid Holidays
Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
License Renewal
Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
And more!
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.
Submitting Your Application:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY using this link: [HPMHC CAREERS!]

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.

High Plains Mental Health Center – We’re Here For You!

About High Plains Mental Health Center
High Plains Mental Health Center, is a licensed Community Mental Health Center, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, and licensed Substance Use Disorder treatment program dedicated to an aggressive pursuit of providing a comprehensive mental health program to the residents of Northwest Kansas. Embodied in this pursuit are fundamental principles of establishing quality services as close to home as possible, at an affordable fee and delivered in the least disruptive manner available. Such services will offer a continuum of care so that treatment can be individualized. Staff will respond quickly and compassionately to those reaching out to us. If you live within our 20-county service area, we’re here for you.