Pay Rate: $3,800.00 - $4,000.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Psych  

Start Date: 05/25/2026

Travel: All inclusive - Onsite housing is at Dilkon

Assignment Length: 13 weeks w/ chance of extension  

EMR: RPMS

Schedule: 8:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Call: N/A

Additional Details about the position

• Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Mental Health Program, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - Substance Abuse Specialist will provide comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services to patients across the life span
• The Nurse Practitioner will provide services for the Native American population at the Winslow Indian Health Care Center and the Dilkon Medical Center, and will coordinate services with existing WIHCC, tribal, state, county, and private service providers focused on behavioral health and substance use disorders
• Will provide a comprehensive assessment of patients’ psychiatric and substance abuse problems, and establish and implement a treatment plan
• Demonstrates clinical competence in utilizing counseling and psychotherapeutic processes as well as psychopharmacology
• Exercises informed judgment for prioritizing patient needs, while consulting other health care providers and physicians as necessary in the implementation of the treatment plan
• Performs bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and demonstrates competency in the delivery and documentation of the treatment processes for patients who may be afflicted with psychiatric and substance abuse problems, as well as medical comorbidities
• Makes appropriate entries of all care provided in patient medical records in accordance with WIHCC policies and procedures, as well as regulatory and CMS requirements; requirements of accreditation bodies such as the Joint Commission; and third-party payers
• Works with Social Services, Law Enforcement, Probation Officers, and the Courts to assure proper supervision, protection, and placement for patients of all ages

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• experience with ICD-10 and DSM-V standards
• CMS requirements for documentation

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Certification as an advanced practice nurse by the ANCC or AANP
• PMNHP

LICENSURE REQUIREMENT 

• ANY STATE LICENSE
• unrestricted Registered Nurse license, and a license as a Nurse Practitioner with prescribing privileges

ABOUT THE FACILITY

IHS outpatient health center in northern AZ

DC

Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

• Dental Insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Paid sick time 
• Paid time off 
• Travel reimbursement 
• Vision insurance