Compassionate Psychiatric NP — Impactful Mental Health

Spectrum Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare in Central Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join an integrated care team. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat mental health conditions, manage medications, and develop individualized treatment plans.

This role emphasizes collaboration with primary care, therapists, and support staff. You will educate patients and families, monitor responses, and stay current with evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Must hold a psychiatric APRN credential and be eligible for AZ license.
• National certification (ANCC or AANP) is required.
• Active AZ APRN license and DEA registration are required.
• EHR experience is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification for healthcare providers is required.
• A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to patients.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Monitor efficacy, adverse effects, and responses.
• Adjust treatment plans as clinically needed.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and options.
• Collaborate with care team across disciplines.
• Connect patients to additional levels of care and community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Work within an integrated care model.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical judgment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced Practice Nurse with psychiatric specialty

National certification (ANCC/AANP)

AZ APRN license

DEA registration

CPR/First Aid for healthcare providers

Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level 1)

Job description

Spectrum Healthcare in Central Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join an integrated care team. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat mental health conditions, manage medications, and develop individualized treatment plans.

This role emphasizes collaboration with primary care, therapists, and support staff. You will educate patients and families, monitor responses, and stay current with evidence-based practices.