Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

Valle Del So

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Arizona license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner with focus on Family Psychiatric and Mental Health and full prescribing authority.
  • Completion of an NP program and Board Certification required.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a behavioral health setting is essential.
  • Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to provide culturally sensitive services.
  • Must be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure quality care.
  • Must have a Fingerprint Clearance Card and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient evaluations and assessments for youth and adults.
  • Prescribe medication and monitor patient responses and progress.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
  • Provide follow-up services and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Educate patients about medication, therapies, and resources available.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee assistance and discount programs
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Support for professional development
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Eligibility for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, offering up to $50,000 for a two-year commitment.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing patient evaluation, prescribing, and medication monitoring services to youth and adult patients of Valle del Sol.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Vision insurance


Loan Repayment Program

NHSC Loan Repayment Program - awards up to $50,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental, or mental/behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas. HRSA has removed the two-tier scoring, allowing all applicants to receive up to $50,000 in awards regardless of HPSA score. NHSC LRP recipients are eligible to extend their service and potentially pay off all of their educational debt with continuation contracts.

Job Qualifications:

  • Current Arizona license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Focus on Family Psychiatric and Mental Health license with full prescribing authority.
  • Completion of an NP program
  • Board Certified
  • Minimum 1-3 years' experience practicing in a behavioral health setting.
  • Initiative, creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility
  • Ability to collaborate with professional colleagues as necessary to provide quality care.
  • Ability to consistently present a friendly, welcoming, and professional public-facing.
  • Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Windows environment and/or Electronic Health Records Systems.
  • Ability to provide culturally sensitive services.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Must possess reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
  • Basic Life Support trained or the ability to be trained within 10 business days from hire date.
  • TB Screening Record and PPD/QuantiFERON/Chest x-ray upon hire (as applicable).
  • Vaccinations/Titer's Test/Declination Form: Flu, Hep B, MMR, Tdap, Varicella.

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