Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Guidance Center
Flagstaff, AZ
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides psychiatric evaluation and management services for children and/or adults in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting with the direction and in collaboration with the psychiatrists and primary care providers

POSITION DUTIES

  • Leads and maintains inpatient and/or outpatient interdisciplinary treatment teams, as assigned, and coordinates with all team, family, medical practitioners, and other involved community agencies by participating in and reviewing treatment plans and progress; and by consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
  • Performs inpatient and outpatient (as assigned) initial and ongoing psychiatric evaluation and management services by interviewing member, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations, medical history, orders; prescribing medications as appropriate; obtaining informed consent; formulating overall assessment and diagnoses; and completing accurate and thorough documentation as per policy.
  • Treats members by utilizing evidence-based practices and best practices including psychotherapeutic practices and medications; by discussing progress toward goals with members; by providing instructions to members and families; by monitoring effects of medications; and by supervising clinical staff in the provision of services as per the treatment plan, including progress towards goals and reassessments to achieve those goals.
  • Refers members to a physician or another health care provider if the referral will protect the health and welfare of the member and consults with a physician and other health care providers if a situation or condition occurs in a member that is beyond knowledge and experience as per ARS R4-19-508.
  • Participates in after hour on-call crisis coverage with other medical practitioners, as assigned.
  • Enhances Medical Staff department's and The Guidance Center's reputation and community value by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and providing excellent, responsive and welcoming customer service to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
  • Assures high quality and safe services for members and staff by enforcing and adhering to policies, procedures, standards, rules, The Joint Commission requirements, and legal regulations; by participating in utilization and quality reviews; by utilizing a trauma-informed perspective and by availability for emergency consultations.
  • Participates in new initiatives such as integrated care, program enhancements, wellness programs, grants, community outreach, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
  • - Provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers.
  • - Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
  • - Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
  • - Participate in Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Processes of the agency.
  • - Complete all TGC required trainings on time.
  • - Maintains a high level of professionalism while performing job functions.
  • - Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.
  • - This position is 100% onsite/TGC campus, in the state of Arizona.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:
  • Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Education Program (ARNP) with focus in psychiatric population.
  • Current Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Certification with a psychiatric population focus, ongoing training & licensure requirements according to state & federal law.
  • Current DEA license, including a buprenorphine waiver (may be completed post-hire).
  • 3 or more years of professional nursing experience preferred.
  • Ability to complete credentialing and privileging by TGC and all contracted health plans.
  • Strong computer and electronic medical record skills.
  • Ability to complete concurrent documentation in order to minimize after-hours work.
  • Possess critical thinking skills, active listening and learning skills.
  • Willingness to continue learning.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • - At least 21 years of age or older.
  • - Valid AZ driver's license.
Preferred:
  • Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
ACCOMMODATIONS

TGC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities unless it would cause undue hardship. We define reasonable accommodation as any change in the work environment or in the way a job is performed that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. We will make a good-faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions.

The physical demands of this position warrant:
  • Sedentary Work: Occasionally lifting 10 pounds or less, sitting most of the time and may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
CONFIDENTIALITY

Under Federal confidentiality laws, personnel of the Clinic may not disclose information about clients or personnel to anyone outside the Clinic without the person's prior written consent and may not disclose this information to others within the Clinic except on a "need to know basis". This includes any identifying information concerning current, past or prospective clients or personnel
Posted 2026-03-11

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