Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Providence is seeking a full-time Psychiatric nurse practitioner to join an established team and clinic in Anchorage, Alaska.

The Walk-In Clinic is part of Providence Alaska's Crisis Stabilization program, providing services across three components: a 23-hour Crisis Stabilization Center for adults 18+, a Short-Term Residential program for adults 18+ with an average length of stay of 3 to 7 days, and a Walk-In Clinic serving as an urgent care for individuals ages 12 and older.

The Walk-In Clinic provides rapid, comprehensive psychiatric assessments led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians and/or APPs, nurses, and mental health professionals, utilizing the collection, interpretation, and synthesis of relevant data to assess crisis severity and initiate appropriate interventions.

• Full-time position
• Clinic hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m./10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Clinic will support both behavioral health urgent needs along with withdrawal management urgent needs
• Utilizes a multidisciplinary staffing model to support clients and families, including 2 medication prescribers (Physician and APP), 2 Licensed Clinical Therapists, a Certified Medical Assistant and/or Registered Nurse, case management and/or peer support staff, and front desk reception.
• 1+ years of experience in behavioral health preferred
• Experience with withdrawal management is welcomed but not required (training will be provided)
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Where You'll Work

Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with 70 physicians and advanced-practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With this strong network of primary and specialty care, Providence Medical Group - Alaska is focused on serving its community and being the best place in the state to practice medicine and receive care.

Where You'll Live

Anchorage is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran