Advance Practice Nurse - Psychiatric Services
Heritage Behavioral Health Center
Summary
We are looking for an attentive, conscientious candidate to work in our expanding Certified Community Behavioral Health Center within a team of professionals who are passionate about improving the overall health of individuals with a serious mental illness or substance use diagnosis who are in our care.
Job description
Core Responsibilities Include
- Services are provided in person (face-to-face) in an outpatient setting, treating a wide range of medical conditions.
- Provide psychiatric services, including but not limited to diagnosis, evaluation, psychiatric screening, physical examinations, psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, and overall treatment of Heritage clients.
- Participate in case reviews with the respective treatment teams and providing consultation to staff as necessary.
- Provide staff training, consultation and education services as requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical resources available in Macon and DeWitt Counties
- Ability to relate to economically disadvantaged and minority populations
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Caring attentive nature
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to chart services in electronic clinical records
Requirements
- Current active and undisciplined Advance Practice Nurse (APN) licensure in the State of Illinois
- Full-Authority APN licensure desired
- Current Department of Justice Controlled Substance Licensure
- Previous experience with the mentally ill or substance using population highly recommended
- Valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required
Benefits
- Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
- Wellness days
- Paid holidays
- Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition assistance program
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Retirement plans (401k and Roth)
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Student loan forgiveness
Company overview
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is a comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment services. As a community-based organization, it offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, and addiction recovery programs. The center serves diverse populations across various age groups, providing evidence-based treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. Heritage Behavioral Health Center operates with a mission to deliver accessible, high-quality mental health care while promoting wellness and recovery within the communities it serves. The organization typically employs licensed clinicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and support staff who work collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans. Their services often include individual therapy, group counseling, medication management, case management, and prevention programs designed to address both immediate mental health needs and long-term recovery goals.