Psychiatric Mental Health NP: Lead Care & Healing

Indian Health Service; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specialized in Psychiatry to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, prescribe medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the lifespan.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive treatment plans, clinical documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, active, unrestricted NP license in the United States.
• Board-certified/eligible as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan, using DSM criteria.
• Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications and monitors treatment response.
• Manages psychiatric emergencies and coordinates appropriate level of care.
• Develops and evaluates culturally responsive treatment plans and provides psychotherapy within scope.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to multidisciplinary teams and ensures compliant documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Psychopharmacology

Clinical documentation

Education

APN nursing degree

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification

Tools

DSM-5 knowledge

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specialized in Psychiatry to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, prescribe medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the lifespan.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive treatment plans, clinical documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards.