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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - BH OP Med Clinic - FT (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Behavioral Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Adult Counseling and Medication Clinic UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

We are open to accepting applications for both APRN's and PA's for our opening.

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) to join our behavioral health team. In this role, you'll work alongside physicians to deliver direct care to patients with serious and persistent mental illnesses. You’ll assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients, helping them manage both their mental and physical health.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide high-quality care to individuals with behavioral health needs

• Take health histories, perform psychiatric and physical exams, and develop care plans

• Prescribe medications in line with Missouri regulations and supervising physician guidelines

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

• Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions and care provided

• Support ongoing improvements in care quality, efficiency, and patient safety

• Act as a friendly and respectful representative of our team to patients and families

• Stay up to date on industry standards, best practices, and compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited PA program

• Completion of a 1-year Psychiatry PA residency (or equivalent experience)

• National PA Certification (NCCPA)

• Psychiatry specialty certification

• Missouri PA licensure

• A passion for continuous learning and professional development

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As an APRN, you’ll deliver expert, compassionate care to individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Working closely with physicians and a collaborative care team, you’ll assess patients, diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and provide both physical and psychiatric care. This role also includes occasional on-call duties and coverage beyond your primary area when needed. You’ll bring advanced skills in mental health, health promotion, patient education, and medical management—making a meaningful impact every day.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program

• Active RN license in Missouri and Nurse Practitioner certification

• Specialty certification (as required by Missouri Board of Nursing)

• Active Collaborative Practice Agreement

• Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification

• 3–5 years of clinical experience (preferably in mental health or primary care)

• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills

• Leadership ability and team-oriented mindset

• Excellent communication skills across diverse populations

• Commitment to working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness

• Ability to manage challenging patient behavior with empathy and professionalism

• Aligned with TMC’s mission and values