This position provides comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within the established scope of practice to support safe and appropriate mental health care. Applies clinical criteria to evaluate patient response to treatment and collaborates in developing and adjusting care plans to promote improved health and functional outcomes. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Assesses, diagnoses and treats individuals and families across the lifespan with acute, chronic, and complex psychiatric and substance use disorders. Analyzes biopsychosocial histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic results using current version of the DSM; prescribing medications, management of medications; managing acute and chronic mental health and substance abuse conditions; and developing individualized treatment plans.
Monitors treatment efficacy and adverse effects using evidence-based measures to ensure safety and quality of care. Provides psychotherapy within scope of practice and certification and coordinates referrals / consults to psychologists, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and other specialty providers as clinically indicated.
Participates in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of mental health programs across the lifespan, assisting in identifying required resources, policies, and operational processes to ensure effective service delivery. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Nurse Practitioner Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority.
Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds.
For additional information please visit: For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $117383 – $164017/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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