Behavioral Health Assistant Jobs in Rudd, IA (NOW HIRING)

This is an in-person position based in Mason City, Iowa.

Why Prairie Ridge?

Prairie Ridge offers the opportunity to provide psychiatric care as part of an integrated behavioral healthcare team serving patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while also maintaining strong work/life balance with no weekends, evenings, or on-call responsibilities. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, support coordinated care, and help patients access thoughtful, effective treatment, including medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

As part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive, customizable benefits package that includes multiple health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and fully paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance. We also support your professional development through ongoing training opportunities and continued learning.

Prairie Ridge is a place where you can grow your career while making a lasting impact with your patients, your community, and yourself.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Working collaboratively within an integrated behavioral healthcare team, this position delivers patient-centered care across outpatient and inpatient settings while supporting coordinated treatment planning, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and evidence-based practices. This position contributes to Prairie Ridge's mission by promoting recovery, improving access to quality behavioral healthcare, and helping individuals achieve lasting wellness

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and delivery of psychiatric services at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
• Perform psychiatric care duties, including conducting histories and physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic tests; prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments; implementing interventions; and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
• Complete documentation, coding, authorizations, and billing activities in accordance with generally accepted medical standards.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with the Prairie Ridge treatment team to develop and implement appropriate behavioral health treatment plans for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Understand and utilize Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the treatment of substance use disorders, as appropriate.
• Participate in research as requested.
• Monitor and initiate processes that promote cost-effective and efficient delivery of care.
  
• Advise and assist in the coordination of staff wellness activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with all CARF, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in activities necessary to support the development and implementation of coordinated care initiatives at Prairie Ridge.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Current Iowa license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
  
• Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification for ARNP candidates or current NCCPA certification for PA candidates.
  
• Current DEA registration and Iowa Controlled Substance Registration with prescriptive authority, as applicable to professional licensure.
• Supportive of the mission of Prairie Ridge and the patients we serve.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to complete accurate clinical documentation.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records and other healthcare technology.

Preferred

• Experience providing psychiatric care in an integrated behavioral healthcare setting.
• Experience treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience working in community mental health.
• Experience collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.