About this opportunity
Southwest Network Company Brand lists this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient
Job Category : Clinical
Requisition Number : PSYCH
Location
Northern Star, 2311 W. Royal Palms Road, Ste. 1, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA
Description
You will provide direct psychiatric care to adults living with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and treatment‑resistant conditions. You will work alongside psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, on‑site PCP, on‑site pharmacist, nurses, case managers, and peer support specialists in a collaborative, team‑based model.
Responsibilities
Comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning
Ongoing psychopharmacologic management, including clozapine and long‑acting injectable antipsychotics
Integrate brief therapy during visits as appropriate to maximize clinical outcomes
Consultation with colleagues on complex or treatment‑resistant cases
Provide psychiatric care for members on Court Ordered Treatment as part of your overall caseload
Coordinate with primary care, pharmacy, and inpatient teams during care transitions
Opportunity to mentor and teach psychiatry residents during clinical rotations at our site
What We Offer
A mission‑driven organization with deep roots in community behavioral health since 1998
A collaborative, team‑based care model where psychiatrists are supported, not siloed
Outpatient only; no inpatient coverage
A call schedule that respects your time: on‑call coverage limited to several weeks per year, covering critical lab results only (no patient‑facing or hospital‑facing calls); call volume is very low
Manageable caseloads designed to prevent burnout and allow you to practice the way you trained to
Qualifications
Board‑certified or eligible PMHNP
Experienced in working with SMI populations, ideally in community mental health or comparable settings
Psychologically‑minded: skilled at both medication management and integrating brief therapy when appropriate, to care for the whole person
Comfortable navigating complexity and energized by the opportunity to make a difference in community mental health
A team player who values collaboration
Valid DEA certification
Minimum one (1) year experience in community psychiatry or comparable setting preferred
Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options (de‑escalation/workplace safety) certifications, offered through Southwest Network
Valid Arizona driver’s license and vehicle insurance
Must be at least 21 years of age
Licensed by the State of Arizona and valid DEA Certification
Completion of an accredited NP program with Psychiatric Mental Health Certification or ANCC Certified as Psy‑NP
Masters or better in Nursing or social science field or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Experienced in prescriptive authority following NP licensure
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year)
CME reimbursement and paid CME time
Retirement plan (403b) with company match
Virta (diabetes management program)
Disability insurance
Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Southwest Network is an equal opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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