Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Outpatient

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Mesa (AZ); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO 5 weeks first year

10 paid holidays

Employer-paid dental & disability

CME leave & reimbursement

Retirement with company match

Descrizione del lavoro

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Mesa Outpatient Clinic. The role focuses on assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health needs in an outpatient setting, with 40-hour weeks Monday through Friday and schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities include engagement, diagnostic work, treatment planning, medication management, and coordination of care, with opportunities for on‑call crisis support and supervision of BHMP staff.

Competenze

• Requires MA degree in Nursing and ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Certification.
• Current nursing license in AZ or eligibility.
• Experience with prescribing methadone and Suboxone preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide psychiatric assessments and medication management in an outpatient setting.
• Maintain productivity and charting within deadlines.
• Coordinate care with PCPs and other staff.
• Provide on‑call support for crisis situations.
• Supervise other BHMPs as assigned.

Conoscenze

Psychiatric assessments

Medication monitoring

Clinical coordination

Crisis response

Formazione

MSN/MSN-PMHN

Strumenti

DEA Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Mesa Outpatient Clinic!

The schedule of the position will consist of working Monday - Friday, 40 hours. Flexibility with schedule is offered! This is an exciting and challenging role where you will be able to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients.

About The Position

This position has primary responsibility for the medical and psychiatric functions in an outpatient clinical setting. It provides general psychiatric services to include engagement, assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, patient education, Medication Assisted Treatment, opioid replacement services, and risk assessment and discharge planning. The position is responsible for ensuring that the psychiatric services are in compliance with licensing and funding requirements as defined by the Covered Services Guide.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric assessments, medication monitoring, & continuity of care facilitation for adults and/or children/adolescent clients in an outpatient setting using a client-directed outcome informed approach. This may include direct supervision as well as review and revision of all applicable procedures and their execution relating to the daily medically related activities.
• Maintains expected level of productivity goals and documentation requirements within allotted time frames.
• Maintains appropriate medical chart management and documentation with particular emphasis on PCP coordination of care, laboratory, and vitals compliance standards.
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator/Director in delivering program specific services.
• Provide clinical coverage to any other clinic as needed in order to meet business/clinical needs due to inadequate medical coverage for the members.
• Provides on‑call support as needed to respond and/or assist with crisis situations.
• May provide general guidance/mentoring and supervision to other BHMPs as assigned.
• Provide opportunities for clinical case staffing to OP site staff as needed.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires MA degree in Nursing and ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Certification. Possession of a current nursing license or ability to obtain license in the State of Arizona; OR
• Experience with prescribing methadone and suboxone is highly preferred.
• Current DEA Certificate required.
• Have a current fingerprint clearance issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive one upon offer.
• Demonstrated experience assessment. Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations, accreditation and licensing standards relative to Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after 5 and 10 years of service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical and vision insurance and 100% company paid dental, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance for employees
• Paid CME leave and CME reimbursement
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non‑profit community‑based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well‑established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging

— a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life‑changing services to the communities we serve.

Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.