Pharmacist

Facility Name: Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health 

Position: PRN Pharmacist

Shift: PRN weekdays

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier^. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: 

Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Olathe, KS, part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adults (18+) and include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment and detox, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Our BH is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Pharmacist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Reports to: Director of Pharmacy

 What will you do in this role:

• Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy students to ensure accurate medication preparation, dispensing, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing medication‑related guidance, answering clinical pharmacy questions, and supporting safe medication use across patient care areas.
• Conducts and support-controlled substance audits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and assisting with discrepancy resolution.
• Verifies medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and accuracy in accordance with facility protocols.
• Provides clinical recommendations regarding psychotropic medications, drug interactions, dosing adjustments, and therapeutic alternatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards related to medication management.
• Assists with medication reconciliation, formulary management, and day‑to‑day pharmacy workflow as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation and communicate effectively with providers, nursing, and other clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (RPh) degree is required.

• Active pharmacist license in good standing
• Hospital or behavioral health pharmacy experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication, clinical judgement, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing patient care needs.
• Knowledge of BD Pxysis is preferred.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing

Additional Requirements: 

• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

• PRN Pharmacist-Cover Pharmacist Vacation (available for up to 1 week at a time). Additional hours as needed. 

• Hospital or behavioral health pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

• Strong communication, clinical judgement, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing patient care needs.

Why Join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

   

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

"Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottonwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.