Psychiatric Mental Health NP: Transform Lives

Indian Health Service; San Fidel (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation incentives

Loan repayment programs

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive, culturally responsive care across the lifespan. You will assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders, prescribe psychotropic medications, and collaborate with physicians and teams to coordinate care.

Expect a role that includes emergency management, treatment planning, and adherence to federal standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• APN licensure and current state registration are required.
• Specialized psychiatric NP training and licensure.
• Experience with DSM-based evaluations and psychopharmacology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications; monitor treatments.
• Assess emergencies and coordinate higher-acuity care as needed.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Psychotropic medications

Clinical guidelines

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive, culturally responsive care across the lifespan. You will assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and substance use disorders, prescribe psychotropic medications, and collaborate with physicians and teams to coordinate care.

Expect a role that includes emergency management, treatment planning, and adherence to federal standards.