Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Valle del Sol·Mesa, Arizona
Valle del Sol·Mesa, Arizona
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for children, adolescents, and adults. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment services.
Valle del Sol is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our integrated behavioral health team. This position provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment services.
Using a patient-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented approach, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner partners with patients, families, behavioral health professionals, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support whole-person wellness and improved health outcomes.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving diverse communities across Arizona.
Psychiatric evaluation & diagnosis
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
Assess co-occurring behavioral health, substance use, and medical conditions.
Medication management
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with evidence-based practices and applicable regulations.
Monitor treatment effectiveness, side effects, and patient progress.
Provide medication education to patients and families.
Integrated care & collaboration
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, care coordinators, primary care providers, and other members of the treatment team.
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning activities.
Support integrated care initiatives that promote whole-person health.
Documentation & compliance
Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
Complete required assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Why valle del sol?
At Valle del Sol, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and centered on the needs of our communities. We are committed to supporting our employees through meaningful work, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of Arizona families and communities.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Requires a current Arizona Nurse Practitioner license, PMHNP certification, DEA registration, and Board Certification. Must be able to obtain an Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card and BLS certification.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Arizona often look for candidates who can connect directly with clients through lived experience and strong community-based support skills. These roles can be competitive because they may require a high school diploma, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and quick completion of Peer Support Certification, along with a valid Arizona driver’s license and fingerprint clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and clearance readiness before applying.