Psychiatric NP: Transform Lives & Lead Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan, applying DSM criteria and evidence-based treatment.

The role involves psychotropic medication management, coordination of care, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Eligible applicants may receive recruitment or relocation bonuses; note the required REAL ID and federal background checks. On-call and rotating shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
• Current, active license or registration as a professional nurse in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan using biopsychosocial data and DSM criteria.
• Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications and interprets labs; monitors safety.
• Assesses psychiatric emergencies and coordinates higher-acuity care.
• Develops culturally responsive, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains accurate documentation and supports quality improvement.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Psychopharmacology

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan, applying DSM criteria and evidence-based treatment.

The role involves psychotropic medication management, coordination of care, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Eligible applicants may receive recruitment or relocation bonuses; note the required REAL ID and federal background checks. On-call and rotating shifts may apply.