Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

About Valle del Sol

Join Valle del Sol in our commitment to providing quality, culturally sensitive integrated primary care and behavioral health services to adults, children, and adolescents in need. Valle del Sol offers a diverse work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and the opportunity for training and advancement.

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.

What You'll Do
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.

Qualifications
Required

• Current Arizona Nurse Practitioner license.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
• DEA registration and full prescribing authority.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Preferred

• One (1) or more years of psychiatric prescribing experience.
• Experience working in community behavioral health, integrated healthcare, FQHC, or substance use treatment settings.
• Experience treating children, adolescents, and adults.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based treatment practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care.

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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Flexible work schedules
• Vision insurance

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.

Loan Repayment Program

NHSC Loan Repayment Program - awards up to $50,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental, or mental/behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas. HRSA has removed the two-tier scoring, allowing all applicants to receive up to $50,000 in awards regardless of HPSA score. NHSC LRP recipients are eligible to extend their service and potentially pay off all of their educational debt with continuation contracts.