Advanced Practice Provider - Mental Health

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Job Description
Position Description
Employees in this position are responsible for augmenting a supervising physician's data gathering abilities to reach decisions and institute patient care plans. Provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a Physician.
Major/Essential Functions
* Under supervision of the Regional Mental Health Director examines inmate/patients to determine general mental health and prescribes treatment in conjunction with treatment teams' input and administers medication as needed.
* Takes Regional call on a rotation basis.
* Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
* Under supervision of the Regional Mental Health Director inspects, completes, and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classification, completes progress notes, and treatment plans.
This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC: ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspective to achieve our mission
KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments
Benefits Offered
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and holiday schedule.
100% paid health insurance for full time employees, 50% paid for dependents.
Dental, Vision, Long-Term, and Short-Term disability benefits.
State of Texas pension plan that vests in 5 years.
State Employee tuition forgiveness and tuition assistance for continuing education.
Medical liability insurance for all licensed health care employees.
And much more.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. OR Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certification program recognized by Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or ability to transfer certification to Texas.
Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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Abilene
Texas
United States
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About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
About Us
Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
Leadership and Professional Development Programs
Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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