Psychiatric NP: Transform Lives with Compassion

Indian Health Service; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care across the lifespan. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diverse psychiatric conditions, including co-occurring medical issues.

You will prescribe medications, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with physicians and teams to ensure comprehensive behavioral health care. A focus on culturally responsive care and ongoing documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted APN license in the US.
• Specialized experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across lifespan.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications; monitor response and safety.
• Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies and high-risk presentations.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to interdisciplinary teams and coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation and support program evaluation.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Prescribing psychotropic medications

Clinical judgment

Psychiatric consultation

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

APN licensure (Psychiatric Mental Health NP)

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care across the lifespan. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diverse psychiatric conditions, including co-occurring medical issues.

You will prescribe medications, monitor outcomes, and coordinate with physicians and teams to ensure comprehensive behavioral health care. A focus on culturally responsive care and ongoing documentation is required.