Psychiatric Mental Health NP — Impactful Care

Indian Health Service; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation incentives may be offered

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care and lead evidence-based treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.

You will collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to diagnose, treat, and coordinate care, including psychopharmacology, and manage emergencies while maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level nursing degree required from an accredited program.
• APN with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization required.
• Current, active Nursing license in the United States (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan by obtaining and synthesizing histories, mental status and diagnostic information; applies DSM to diagnose psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications and other psychiatric treatments; orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic studies; monitors response and safety; adjusts treatment as needed.
• Assesses and manages psychiatric emergencies and high-risk presentations, including suicidal or self-harm risk; coordinates appropriate level of care.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans, including psychotherapy when within scope.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to physicians and teams regarding complex cases, psychopharmacology, and clinical protocols.
• Maintains accurate psychiatric documentation and participates in program evaluation and compliance with standards.

Education

Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing

Advanced Practice Nurse: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care and lead evidence-based treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.

You will collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to diagnose, treat, and coordinate care, including psychopharmacology, and manage emergencies while maintaining compliant documentation.