Psychiatric NP: Transform Lives & Elevate Care

Indian Health Service; Fort Hall (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality behavioral health care to American Indian and Alaska Native peoples. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, and manage treatments across the lifespan.

The role emphasizes evidence-based plans, psychopharmacology, and collaboration with medical and behavioral health teams. A recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: U.S. citizenship? Noted in requirements.
• Licensure as an advanced practice nurse with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan; diagnoses using DSM guidelines.
• Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications; orders lab tests and interprets results.
• Assesses psychiatric emergencies and coordinates appropriate level of care.
• Develops and evaluates individualized, evidence-based treatment plans including psychotherapy where within scope.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to physicians and interdisciplinary teams; participates in program evaluation and quality improvement.

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality behavioral health care to American Indian and Alaska Native peoples. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, and manage treatments across the lifespan.

The role emphasizes evidence-based plans, psychopharmacology, and collaboration with medical and behavioral health teams. A recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.