Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

US: Tryfacta•Fairfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tryfacta is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a 12-month assignment at Travis Air Force Base in California. The role provides psychiatric assessment and treatment, including medication management and supportive psychotherapy, for mental, behavioral, and addictive disorders. It also involves military-specific evaluations, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-safety and compliance responsibilities, and ongoing professional development. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree (BSN) in a nursing program accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
One year of experience as a registered nurse within the last two years.
Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from a nationally recognized certifying body.
Current, full, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, in good standing, with no pending or adverse actions in the last 10 years and meeting the DHA PM 6025.13 requirements for an unrestricted license.
Maintain continuing education and training required to keep licensure and certifications current at no additional cost to the government.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including physical examinations, health histories, and diagnostic evaluations, to formulate diagnoses.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment, including medication management and supportive psychotherapy for mental, behavioral, and addictive disorders.
Conduct specialized military evaluations, such as Commander Directed and MEB evaluations, and communicate findings and career impacts to patients and command teams in accordance with guidance.
Provide health promotion and education as an adjunct to clinical care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of clinical encounters, patient communications, and care coordination in the electronic health record, following applicable professional, DoD/W, DHA, and MTF policies and standards.
Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to nurses, therapists, technicians, and other healthcare team members.
Lead interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and serve as a clinical subject matter expert for case consultations.
Recommend delegation of clinical duties appropriate to team members’ skills and scopes of practice.
Consult with primary care providers, military command teams, and other stakeholders regarding patient care and operational safety in accordance with relevant guidance.
Follow professional standards and practice guidelines established by DoD/W, DHA, and the MTF, with attention to patient safety and suicide-risk management.
Recognize and respond to acute safety risks, including intoxication, withdrawal, suicidality, and potential for harm, according to policies and protocols.
Maintain productivity and quality of care in accordance with facility policies and ethical standards, including compliance with EEO and Infection Control programs.
Complete and maintain required state and federal licensure, certifications, and mandatory MTF-specific training.
Engage in self-evaluation and peer review.
May conduct or participate in authorized process-improvement efforts to enhance clinical practices and patient outcomes.