Psychiatric NP: Lead Innovative Care

Indian Health Service; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Indian Health Service is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and leadership within the behavioral health team. You will assess patients across the lifespan, prescribe medications, and coordinate care in alignment with clinical guidelines and cultural considerations.

Applicants must hold PMHNP credentials, be licensed in the U.S., and demonstrate strong collaboration with physicians, nurses, and social workers.

Qualifications

• APN with PMHNP licensure and certification.
• Experience performing psychiatric assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across lifespan.
• Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications and conducts labs/diagnostics as needed.
• Assesses psychiatric emergencies and coordinates higher level of care as required.
• Develops evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment plans.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to healthcare teams and documents accurately.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Psychopharmacology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatric Mental Health

Job description

Indian Health Service is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and leadership within the behavioral health team. You will assess patients across the lifespan, prescribe medications, and coordinate care in alignment with clinical guidelines and cultural considerations.

Applicants must hold PMHNP credentials, be licensed in the U.S., and demonstrate strong collaboration with physicians, nurses, and social workers.