Provides diagnosis, treatment, and medication management in a behavioral health clinical setting to a specified population. Provides consultation for in-house patients for Heritage Health providers and, if needed, assumes responsibility for psychiatric care. Counsels and educates patients regarding treatment and refers to ancillary and support services.  

Salary: Psychiatric NP/PA $138,601

Benefits:  

• Health Insurance: 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision (PPO & HAS via Regence, Delta Dental, VSP)  
• Life Insurance: 1x annual salary  (optional additional coverage) 
• Disability Insurance: Short-term & long-term options based on age & salary 
• CME: $3,000 & 40 hours annually (pro-rated for part-time) 
• License Reimbursement: Includes professional licenses, Idaho controlled substance, & DEA registration.   
• Retirement: 403 (b) plan: Heritage Health matches up to 4% of employee contributions. 
• Paid Time Off Benefits: (Note: The following reflect full-time status. Actual totals will reflect actual FTE status.) 144 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO),56 Hours Extended Illness Bank (EIB), 80 Hours Company Recognized Holidays 
• Loan Repayment: Up to $50,000 for a 2-year service commitment at an NHSC approved site.  

Top Reasons to Join Our Team:  

• Mission-Driven Culture: We are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.  
• Provider support: 24/7 Nurse Triage, Dietitians, and Pharmacy Services. 
• Work Life Balance: No nights, 8–10-hour schedule, no hospital rotations, limited after-hours calls and no weekends. 
• Team-Based Care: Collaborative team working together to provide the right service, in the right settings, for the best patient outcomes.  
• Competitive Pay and Benefits: Including bonuses and relocation assistance.   

The Minimum Qualifications

• Certified as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or PA in the State of Idaho or qualified to

receive certification as an PMHNP or PA in the State of Idaho.

• State of Idaho RN licensure or ability to receive licensure required, if applicable.

• If a PA, psychiatric CAQ preferred or willingness to obtain within 2 years of employment

• BLS certification required.

Your Essential Duties:

• Provide psychiatric care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and medication management to restore, maintain, and improve mental health status in accordance with standard of care within scope of practice: assessment of physical, emotional, and developmental status of the individual and family;
• analysis of health behavior related to personality, lifestyle, and culture;
• prescriptive treatment of health problems as defined by nurse practitioner act;
• counseling and client advocacy;
• provides health education to clients, clinic staff, and community organizations;
• performs assessment of the environmental status of the community and its impact on health.
• Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff.
• Works in collaboration and/or coordination with other healthcare providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
• In coordination with other clinic staff, maintains system of quality assessment and assurance inaccordance with quality assurance plan.
• Participates in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.
• Maintains continuing education requirements to ensure high-quality practice and meet licensure expectations.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
• Participates in peer review.
• May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Participates in QA/QI activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs other related functions as required for clinic operations.
• Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. (Is this needed?)

Your Success Factors

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of health education theory and practice.
• Ability to self-manage work expectations, including time management and task prioritization.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide
• range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. 

Job Overview Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a typical interior, outpatient work environment in an clinic building. Work may be demanding and chaotic at times. May be exposed to patient population that will present a variety of contagious diseases, physical injuries and emotional states of mind.