Psychiatric NP: Lead Transformative Mental Health Care

Indian Health Service; Lame Deer (MT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced behavioral health care within an integrated team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions, including administering psychopharmacology and coordinating care with physicians and specialists.

Required are NP licensure and advanced certification with experience in psychiatric evaluation and therapy.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP with APN certification and active state license.
• Experience diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to coordinate care with physicians and teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications; order labs.
• Assess psychiatric emergencies and coordinate higher-level care.
• Develop evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric consultation and support to teams.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

DSM diagnosis

Medication management

Clinical collaboration

Documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner licensure

Advanced Practice Nursing degree

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced behavioral health care within an integrated team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions, including administering psychopharmacology and coordinating care with physicians and specialists.

Required are NP licensure and advanced certification with experience in psychiatric evaluation and therapy.