Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Utah Navajo Health System • Montezuma Creek, UT

58m

About The Position

UNHS is looking for a Full-time skilled individuals to become members of our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program. We know there is someone out there that will make an excellent addition to our team. Someone who gets along well with others, is thorough and efficient, can follow company procedures, is able to multi-task and has amazing customer service. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including Medical, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Dental, Optometry, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more.
Location: Various Locations at Utah Navajo Health System
Full-time| exempt Benefits start at: PTO leave, Vacation leave, 12 paid Holidays, Medical/prescription insurance ($0 premium, $0 deductible, $0 copays) for employees and dependents, Life insurance, Retirement plan, wellness benefits. Optional coverage for dental, and short/long term disability.
We are seeking a dynamic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) with experienced healthcare leadership to lead and provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric and mental health care across the lifespan. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with a wide range of behavioral health needs, including mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, and servere and persistent mental illness. The PNP will work in collaboration with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other health care professionals to deliver holistic, cuultrurally sensitive care that promotes wellness and recovery.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah
• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by ANCC or equivalent board,
• DEA registration with prescriptive authority for controlled substances.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health preferred (new graduates considered with strong clinical training).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations, patient histories, and risk assessments.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide supportive psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress, treatment adherence, and side effects, adjusting plans as needed.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity across medical, behavioral and social services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case conferences, and continuing education to advance professional practice
• Uphold UNHS's mission and values, providing culturally competent care that respects the traditions and needs of the communities served.

Benefits

• PTO leave
• Vacation leave
• 12 paid Holidays
• Medical/prescription insurance ($0 premium, $0 deductible, $0 copays) for employees and dependents
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• wellness benefits
• Optional coverage for dental
• short/long term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed