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

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - BH Ambulatory Clinic - Primary Care Provider - 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 Physician Assistant to join our behavioral health team. In this role, you'll work alongside physicians to deliver direct primary 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:

Graduate from an accredited physician assistant educational program

Certified as a Physician Assistant by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.

Current licensure in the State of Missouri

Current BCLS

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As a Senior APRN, you’ll deliver expert, compassionate primary 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 medical care as indicated. 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 of Science in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing

Maintain current licensed as a registered professional nurse in Missouri

Graduation and certification for Nurse Practitioner program; must maintain active certification

Certification in specialty as approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice may be required.

Holds current Collaborative Practice Arrangement with the organization as a provider

Current BCLS verification

Demonstrates clinical expertise in area of specialty practice

Demonstrates leadership ability

3-5 years clinical experience