Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Summary:

At Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC), located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care. Our team is driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence -- the very values that drew them to healthcare in the first place.Our employees appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie, the opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, and the meaningful relationships built with patients and colleagues alike. Our patients, in turn, value the genuine care and dedication they receive.Location & Lifestyle Highlights•Live and work in the scenic beauty of the Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and canyon country•Enjoy easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing -- with the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Snowbowl ski area just a short drive away•Experience a culturally rich and diverse community, home to the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes, alongside Anglo, Hispanic, and African American residents•Benefit from a close-knit, collaborative medical staff and an excellent work/life balanceBenefits OverviewTCRHCC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:•Medical and Dental Insurance (shared cost)•Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability -- provided at no cost•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)•Voluntary Benefits such as vision, additional life insurance, and more -- available at competitive group rates through payroll deductionWe are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.

This position is responsible for overseeing the psychological service needs of individuals, families, groups, and the community at large. Also entails conducting formal and informal assessments, conducting clinical interviews, and developing treatment plans for patients with complex mental or emotional problems. Duties may include facilitating groups, conducting educational workshops, and participating in outreach programs. Candidate must adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, professional standards, and Tribal, State, and Federal legal requirements. Work schedule consists of taking call on an assigned, rotating schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, nights and holidays.

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Duties:

1.Provides diagnostic, treatment, and referral services for psychiatric patients using evidence-based practices. 2.Develops treatment plans including type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy in collaboration with the treatment team. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment, and modifies plan as needed. Makes appropriate psychotherapy referrals when indicated. Collaborates with all members of the mental health team.3.Provides clinical supervision. Directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities for non-licensed staff and student interns engaged in patient evaluation and treatment.4.Provides crisis intervention services to clients with a wide variety of acute mental health problems, including suicide attempts, family conflicts, alcohol misuse, drug abuse, grief reactions, and trauma resulting from violence.5.Provides follow-up on patients who have recently been discharged from inpatient psychiatric facility and those with poor adherence to treatment plan.6.Maintains all appropriate client records according to professional and departmental policies. 7.On-call coverage is provided on a schedule coordinated with the emergency room. Takes rotation along with rest of staff.8.Works closely with the Navajo Tribal Division of Social Services, law enforcement and other agencies to coordinate services for mental health patients who have serious family and other social problems.and other responsibilities consistent with the role

Qualifications:

Education:Must have Masters' degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Licensure:•Must have a valid, current and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in any state within the United States, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.•Must maintain continuous valid license with documentation of continuing education credits submitted to the State Board of Nursing; must adhere to the professional, ethical, and legal guidelines outlined by the individual's licensing body.Experience:Completion of education and supervision hours required for independent licensure.

Work Type:

Permanent, Full

Who May Apply?

All Groups of Qualified Individuals