Psychiatric NP: Clinician Diagnosing & Prescribing

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Health-Agency seeks a Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric for a Direct Hire solicitation. A graduate or higher degree from an accredited nursing program is required, with active U.S. licensure and NCLEX passage.

Foreign-educated applicants must complete CGFNS certification, provide transcripts, and meet English proficiency requirements. Responsibilities include diagnosing psychiatric illnesses, conducting evaluations, and prescribing medications for behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited nursing program in Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric.
• Foreign degrees require CGFNS Certification, transcript evidence, and English proficiency evaluation.
• Active, unrestricted nursing license in the U.S. and NCLEX passage required.
• Exemption exists for federal employees in the 0610 series with documented status.

Skills

Diagnosing psychiatric illnesses

Psychiatric evaluations

Prescribing medications

Education

Graduate or higher degree in Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric

CGFNS certification for foreign degrees

Job description

US-Defense-Health-Agency seeks a Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric for a Direct Hire solicitation. A graduate or higher degree from an accredited nursing program is required, with active U.S. licensure and NCLEX passage.

Foreign-educated applicants must complete CGFNS certification, provide transcripts, and meet English proficiency requirements. Responsibilities include diagnosing psychiatric illnesses, conducting evaluations, and prescribing medications for behavioral health needs.