Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kansas

Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
Department: Adult Psychiatry Nursing Unit
Schedule: Day-Shift | Part-Time
Sign-on Bonus: Up to $6,000

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

What You Will Do:

• Direct holistic patient recovery by performing comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments that capture the full picture of a patient's physical and mental well-being.
• Design individualized care pathways by developing and evolving nursing plans that align with the broader treatment team’s goals to ensure every patient has a clear road to stability.
• Facilitate therapeutic breakthroughs by leading group therapy sessions and implementing evidence-based interventions that empower patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms.
• Advocate as a clinical expert within multidisciplinary team conferences, ensuring that nursing insights directly influence the evolution of the patient’s treatment and safety.
• Monitor and pivot care strategies by continuously evaluating patient responses to treatment, allowing for real-time adjustments that reflect the patient’s current status and needs.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.