Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant - Summit Recruiting Group

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner opening in Waterloo, IA - Cedar Rapids 55m; Des Moines 100m Job Description: - Full-time, permanent - Join an experienced and dedicated team of 4 NPs, onsite Psychiatrist, case managers, discharge navigators, counselors, and triage support- Salary position with ability to pick up additional call and shifts but not required- Equitable Holiday rotation- 8 hours shifts 8AM-4:30 PM- 7-8 patients average per provider- Every 4th weekend- Flexible and block schedules available- Call 1-2 night per week and 1:4 weekends- Strong Hospitalist program to manage IP Mental Health patients medical care- Great retention of current providers that work well together- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination Responsibilities: - 21 bed inpatient unit with 2 providers on each shift seeing 7-8 patients per shift- Adult only unit (ages 18 and up)- Call schedule requirement: 9 days of call per month built in with option to pick up extra for additional compensation- Challenging, but rewarding patient population- Emergency Room: dedicated 5 room psychiatric hold area with controlled access- 24-hour safety techs and daily behavior health consultants in the department- Tele psych available after hours for Consults in ED or on the medical floors- Strong community presence includes outpatient mental health clinic, community mental health center, walk in mental health care, and close- Supportive environment with access to resources across the continuum of care Qualifications: - Certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner - Strong preference for candidates with inpatient mental health experience as RN or NP- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of State- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary - Eligible to work in the United States Comp/Benefits: - Competitive compensation package- Attractive incentive package- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. - Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. - A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve. About the area: - There are a lot of reasons to live, learn, work and play in the Cedar Valley. Waterloo, IA (pop. 67,934) is an economically thriving center of industry that abuts Cedar Falls (pop. 41,390), a classic Midwestern college town.- Both cities have grown into thriving communities, rich in agricultural development, engineering, and cultural diversity, with a large and deep-rooted community of immigrants from around the world.- We have a community that cherishes children, and the many free kid-friendly institutions, activities, and parent groups will be a great resource for young families.- Lots of outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking and biking trails, waterpark, theme park, and golf- The University of Northern Iowa has a world-renowned department of physical education and our state university system is excellent and in-state tuition at our medical, law, engineering, and veterinary schools is some of the lowest in the country.