Psychiatric NP: Lead Transformative Mental Health Care

Indian Health Service; Fort Thompson (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/relocation bonus

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate psychiatric care aligned with our mission to improve health for American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will perform psychiatric assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus if eligible, competitive federal benefits, and opportunities to impact patients across generations.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher nursing degree required and APN licensure.
• Current, unrestricted RN/NP license in the United States.
• Experience with psychiatric assessment and psychopharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan by collecting biopsychosocial data and using DSM criteria.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor treatment safety.
• Develop and evaluate individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to physicians and interdisciplinary teams regarding complex cases and pharmacology.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement and program evaluation.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Psychopharmacology

Emergency psychiatry

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate psychiatric care aligned with our mission to improve health for American Indian and Alaska Native people. You will perform psychiatric assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus if eligible, competitive federal benefits, and opportunities to impact patients across generations.