Psychiatric NP: Transform Lives with Compassionate Care

Indian Health Service; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric Mental Health expertise to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. You will evaluate, diagnose, prescribe, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in a federally managed setting.

Responsibilities include emergency management, evidence-based treatment planning, and adherence to regulatory standards while supporting culturally responsive care for AI/AN communities.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting psychiatric assessments across the lifespan and applying DSM criteria.
• Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and interpret labs.
• Experience handling psychiatric emergencies and coordinating higher level care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan and diagnose using current DSM criteria.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and order relevant tests.
• Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies, determine level of care, and coordinate transfers.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based treatment plans, including psychotherapy when within scope.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to clinicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain compliant documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Psychotropic management

Clinical collaboration

Emergency assessment

Education

MSN/PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner license

APA/psychotherapy coursework

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric Mental Health expertise to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan. You will evaluate, diagnose, prescribe, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in a federally managed setting.

Responsibilities include emergency management, evidence-based treatment planning, and adherence to regulatory standards while supporting culturally responsive care for AI/AN communities.