Psychiatric Mental Health NP | Clinical Leader

The Indian Health Service; Martin (SD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care within a federally administered program. You will evaluate patients across the lifespan, manage medications, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care, adherence to standards, and participation in program evaluation and quality improvement, with added eligibility for recruitment and

Qualifications

• Graduate-level nursing degree with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Current, full, and unrestricted NP license for clinical practice in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across lifespan using biopsychosocial approach.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications; order/interpret labs and diagnostics.
• Manage psychiatric emergencies, determine care level, and coordinate transfers as needed.
• Develop and evaluate individualized, evidence-based treatment plans; provide psychotherapy within scope.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to physicians and interprofessional teams.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Psychiatric medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural competency

Clinical decision making

Education

APN degree (PMHNP)

NP licensure (psychiatric)

Tools

EHR systems

DSM-5 guidance

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care within a federally administered program. You will evaluate patients across the lifespan, manage medications, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care, adherence to standards, and participation in program evaluation and quality improvement, with added eligibility for recruitment and