Psychiatric Mental Health NP: Lead Care & Recovery

The Indian Health Service; Kyle (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/relocation bonus

Competitive federal benefits

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care within our federal health system, serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You'll conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, coordinate care, and provide culturally responsive treatment in a collaborative team. A qualifying NP license and readiness to meet federal requirements are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level nursing degree required.
• Specialized training in psychiatric care and mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor treatment safety.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, or referral to higher-acuity psychiatric services.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Psychopharmacology

Emergency management

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

APN degree

Psychiatric Mental Health NP certification

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care within our federal health system, serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You'll conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, coordinate care, and provide culturally responsive treatment in a collaborative team. A qualifying NP license and readiness to meet federal requirements are required.