Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Therapy & Crisis Care

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation seeks a licensed Mental Health Professional to deliver diagnostic, treatment, and referral services for psychiatric patients. You will work with individuals, families, and groups using evidence-based modalities within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's degree in a mental health field, AZ licensure (or transfer), supervision hours for independent licensure, and the ability to operate within Navajo Nation employment preferences while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field is required.
• Must be licensed as a mental health professional by AZ Board or transfer allowed.
• Completion of supervision hours for independent licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, treatment, and referral services for psychiatric patients.
• Conduct individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities.
• Coordinate services with psychiatrists and other mental health staff.
• Conduct intakes and use tests to identify behavioral traits and document results.
• Plan and administer therapeutic treatments (behavior modification, social skills, anger and stress management).
• Provide crisis intervention for diverse mental health issues including suicidality.
• Follow up with patients after discharge and those with poor treatment adherence.
• Maintain client records per policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation with the team.
• Collaborate with Navajo Tribal Division of Social Services and other agencies.

Skills

DSM-V knowledge

Direct patient care

Ethical standards & references

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling

Licensed professional (AZ or transferable)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation seeks a licensed Mental Health Professional to deliver diagnostic, treatment, and referral services for psychiatric patients. You will work with individuals, families, and groups using evidence-based modalities within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's degree in a mental health field, AZ licensure (or transfer), supervision hours for independent licensure, and the ability to operate within Navajo Nation employment preferences while