Health West PMHNP

Health West, Inc. is a non-profit Community Health Center that provides primary care, behavioral health, women’s health, pediatrics, and dental services to patients across 19 locations throughout Southeast Idaho, Northern Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

Many individuals struggle to find quality and affordable healthcare. At Health West, we offer a solution—providing access to an expanding range of services that help patients save money and live healthier, happier lives.

Position Summary

This provider will be a fully licensed and accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in their designated state. This role is responsible for diagnosing, triaging, and treating patients with behavioral health needs, including the prescribing and management of psychotropic medications. The PMHNP will monitor medication effectiveness for an ethnically diverse patient population with both medical and behavioral health conditions.

The provider will utilize brief intervention strategies, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate closely with medical providers, mental health staff, and other interdisciplinary partners to ensure coordinated and effective care.

Schedule and Location

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The position will be located in either our Evanston or Rock Springs clinic. The practitioner will provider services via telehealth to the other location.

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnose, triage, and manage behavioral health conditions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as clinically appropriate
Provide medication management and ongoing monitoring of treatment response
Deliver brief intervention strategies and supportive psychotherapy techniques
Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
Collaborate with primary care providers, mental health staff, and external partners
Participate in integrated, team-based care delivery
Provide care to a culturally, socioeconomically, and ethnically diverse patient population
Support MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) services or be willing to train and participate on a limited basis
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation
Ensure adherence to all clinical, ethical, and organizational standards

Qualifications

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Utah
Three years of experience in mental health or behavioral health preferred
Strong knowledge of behavioral medicine and psychiatric treatment modalities
Ability to make timely and accurate clinical assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including medical, behavioral health, and administrative staff
Experience working with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations
Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and patient-centered care
Flexible, self-directed, and aligned with the mission and values of Health West, Inc.
Must pass background check with no evidence of unethical or immoral behavior
Certification or willingness to be trained in MAT services preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
12 paid holidays
Up to 184 hours of PTO for full-time employees
Sick pay and dedicated mental health days
Retirement plan with 6% employer match
CME funds and paid CME hours
Supportive team environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health

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