UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball Outpatient Clinic is actively recruiting for an Outpatient Clinic Medication Prescriber to join our team in Des Moines, IA.  

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health physicians and advanced practice providers strive to be the best for our patients. We believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. We promise to surround them with the best care possible and help them go from getting well to living well.

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball provides CCBHC walk-in access, outpatient, residential and community mental health services. As a leader in providing services that respond to the changing mental health needs in our community, Eyerly Ball has evolved over the years from a single outpatient clinic to include multiple clinic locations, residential facilities, community outreach programs, care coordination and crisis services. All of the services provided by Eyerly Ball aim to help our clients maintain all aspects of their well-being so that they can lead healthy, productive lives as active members of our community. Eyerly Ball staff are highly specialized clinicians and professionals dedicated to top quality, outcome driven services provided with exceptional care. We strive to provide the support and compassion needed to make real and lasting changes in the lives of those we serve.

Learn more about the Eyerly Ball Access Center here.

• Develop client treatment plans in coordination with mental health professionals and psychiatrists as necessary; coordinate care with internal or external treatment staff and/or medical providers
• Submit medical orders to pharmacies, laboratories, hospitals and community agencies; arrange for emergency hospital admissions if necessary
• Lead and guide nursing personnel; develop protocols and processes for addressing client needs and assessments
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations to determine diagnosis, level of functioning and medical needs
• Intervene pharmacologically as needed, prescribing appropriate medication depending on client needs and condition
• Conduct follow-up appointments with clients to monitor progress; observe and record therapeutic and side effects of prescribed medications; and make necessary changes to medication regimen
• Make appropriate referrals to additional services including primary care,psychotherapy, Integrated Health Homes, and community based services

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 
• Current ARNP license with Iowa Board of Pharmacy recognition and active DEA number
• Board Eligible or Board Certified 
• Current ANCC Certification
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Eligible to work in the United States

We offer:

• Attractive incentive package
• A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details:

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.