Adult Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric Interest (licensed in any state)

LOCATION: Colville Confederated Tribes, Washington State

NO BARRIERS! If you have or are eligible for a current unrestricted license to practice in any U.S. State or jurisdiction there is no need to obtain a Washington license! You can use your license on the reservation.

Single and Family Housing Available at Low or No Cost! Highly Competitive Salary!

If you have a passion for working in a very challenging yet rewarding environment with a highly diverse population, consider a role as a clinical professional serving in a Native American community. Nestled among lakes, rivers, and forests, Nespelem, Omak, Inchelium, and Keller, Washington enjoy over 300 days of sunshine annually, averaging just 13 inches of rain per year. Residents also delight in an abundance of water and forest recreation activities that include boating, fishing, camping, hiking, hunting and more. These small communities enjoy all four seasons with comfortable summers and breathtaking winter months.

Our small but growing population offers standard services with little traffic. We are just a short drive away from other small towns and just hours away from the Seattle, Spokane, and Portland metropolitan areas, as well as excellent skiing, golfing, and resorts/casinos! Professional housing will be available in Fall of 2021. Salary, relocation, and housing arrangement negotiable. Loan repayment available.

The Psychiatric Provider’s primary responsibility is to evaluate patient’s/client’s appropriateness for therapies involving the use of psychotropic medications and other required medications in the case of diagnosed medical, mental health disorders and/or substance abuse/addiction and to prescribe and adjust medications as indicated. Provider will conduct thorough histories and physical examinations on new patients; evaluate medical history; complete initial and annual medication evaluations; and make appropriate recommendations for follow-up. Perform medication reviews for both new and existing patients. Coordinate patient medical care with a comprehensive team including other clinicians of various disciplines within and without HHS.

Provide medical services including evaluating/assessing, diagnosing, implementing treatment plans, and participating in collaborative care treatment for patients/clients with medical, mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders to include assessments, individual sessions, and treatment planning. Work as part of a team to provide services and community support in a recovery oriented outpatient and residential services support setting. Evaluates and prescribes for an assigned patient/client caseload. Reviews treatment plans and progress notes for appropriate medication usage, applying evidence-based practices and appropriate clinical guidelines. Provides professional services in accordance with all current Tribal, Federal and State standards, guidelines and regulations governing the clinical programs of the Health and Human Services Division and the prescribing of psychotropic and other medications.

• Medically/psychiatrically assess all new residents admitted to the San Poil Treatment Center.
• Medically/psychiatrically assess patients/clients referred for assessment by other clinical providers in an outpatient setting.
• Evaluates patient/client need for acute, sub-acute, and chronic medical conditions/treatment and consult on whether such treatment can be provided within the confines of an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility, i.e. determine appropriateness of the placement based upon the health of the patient/client.
• Provides psychiatric evaluation of patients/clients.

Provides initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support to patients/clients.

Prescribes appropriate psychotropic medication to patients/clients.

• Provides pharmacological services on an individual and/or group basis for patients/clients who require such services.

Instructs patients/client in the purpose, dose, schedule, possible side effects, adverse reactions, and interactions of medications.

• Provides consultation, education, and training to staff.
• Performs assigned intakes and presentation to clinical team.
• Be available for emergency consultation on a 24 hour basis with appropriate coverage provided during approved absences.

The position requires an advanced degree and/or certification as a healthcare professional authorized to provide medical care independently in any U.S. State or jurisdiction with a scope of practice in keeping with the above. This may include a physician (M.D. or D.O.) with or without board certification in psychiatry or an interest in psychiatric care and/or addiction medicine or an advanced practice registered nurse with similar training, experience, and interest.

Current M.D. or D.O. licensure in any U.S. State or jurisdiction or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (or similar designation) with an active registration/certification/license from a State Board of Nursing or Medicine and DEA registration in good standing. DATA 2000 X waiver to prescribe Buprenorphine/ Naloxone. Current First Aid and CPR (healthcare provider) cards or able to obtain within 60 days of employment and maintain throughout employment. Requires a valid driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance and maintain throughout employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $83,930.00 - $158,468.00 per year

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• No weekends
• On call

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical or Advanced Practice Nursing License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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