Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position in Tempe; SMI; Near Loop 202/ Priest Dr (8475)
Terros Health·Tempe, Arizona
Terros Health·Tempe, Arizona
The PMHNP provides direct psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication monitoring, and treatment planning for clients with serious mental illness. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing crises, and collaborating with a clinical team to deliver integrated whole-health care.
Post MSN: $135K- $155K; Dual Certified FNP/PMHNP: $148K-$155K; DNP: $158K-$160K (Depending on Years of Experience) Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL: $3/hour ($6240 annually) The PMHNP serves as an active member of the site clinical team working collaboratively on the delivery of clinical care. Provides direct psychiatric care of assigned clients and program activities, facilitates team work for outpatient services, conducts psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring and individual treatment and case consultation of patients. Participates in program evaluation procedures and professional record keeping, and makes referrals appropriately. Additional duties include: Completes initial psychiatric assessments, progress notes, annual psychiatric updates, family interventions. Documentation shall be on approved forms and within the same day of service. Develops differential diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, patient education, and progress towards treatment goals including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the member’s situation. Documents patient’s progress with delivery service expectation of 6 hours face-to-face time per 8-hour work day, or 8 hours face-to-face time per 10-hour work day. Orders follow-up blood levels and other lab tests according to standard medical practice, obtains a past and current medical history Initiates contact with PCP, ED clinicians, and therapists according to established guidelines, to provide whole health integrated care Provides psychopharmacological treatment in alignment with patient’s treatment plan; appropriate follow-up of patient’s symptoms and response to medications, including side effects. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices, in addition to appropriately completing required documentation for preauthorization of pharmacy services. Completes medication education and informed consent. Routinely assesses patient’s need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Conducts home and community visits as required by ACT fidelity measures. Assesses patient’s needs and guides the clinical team while managing crisis and treatment plan updates. Collaborates with nurses and medical assistants. Educates non-medical staff on psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications, their side effects, and health-related conditions. Provides psychiatric back-up to the program after-hours and weekends on a rotating basis with other psychiatric care providers who share on-call; will have access to consumers’ current status and medical records/current medications. Terros Health offers a highly competitive compensation package. Benefits & Wellness Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year Floating Holiday each calendar year Wellness program Pet Insurance Group life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family Personal and family mental and physical health access Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts Gym memberships Car rentals Flights, hotels, movies and more Bilingual pay differential Apply with your resume at www.terroshealth.org Qualifications Must have an Advanced Practice Nursing degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Must have one (1) or more year’s prior experience in psychiatric setting and/or providing psychiatric treatment; experience working within psychiatric crisis and/or with members with serious mental illness preferred Must have an AZ license. DEA and AZ CSPMP registration current Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role. Must pass a Drug Screen and TB Test.
Candidates must hold an Advanced Practice Nursing degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and possess a valid Arizona license, DEA, and CSPMP registration. At least one year of experience in a psychiatric setting is required, along with a valid driver's license and fingerprint clearance card.
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.
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