Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: Neighborhood Outreach Access To Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers comprehensive,
integrated, and affordable healthcare services to people in need.
We serve over 40,000 neighbors with a variety of services,
including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive
health, eligibility assistance, and health education programs. At
NOAH, we are dedicated to promoting the overall wellness of our
employees by fostering a supportive and balanced work environment.
We understand the importance of physical, mental, and emotional
well-being, and we strive to create a workplace where our team
members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in
making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling
and rewarding career. Job Summary: The Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)will provide outpatient psychiatric
evaluation and medication management services. The PMHNP will work
in coordination with outpatient Behavioral Health services to
provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients with
behavioral health issues. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for
providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical
settings during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes
outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management
services. Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and
children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat
mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders Collaborate with
counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to
coordinate client care. Responsible for timely and accurate
completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment
plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment
plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment
interventions. Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for
clients to provide information on general physical condition and
mental disorders. Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and
significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when
clinically appropriate. Prepare and submit assessments, progress
notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders,
insurance companies, etc.) as required. Return calls and emails
promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically
necessary) Responsible for making independent decisions based on
protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment
interventions. Responsible for maintaining customer relations with
all agency staff and clients. Maintain medical records and submit
at least 10% of records to the supervising Psychiatrist for
biweekly review Records all services performed for accurate billing
for services provided in compliance with all local, state and
federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits
billing documents in a timely fashion. Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical
staff, if requested. Follow all procedures and protocols as per
NOAH policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice.
Actively participate in all agency and department education,
training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new
information or changes to established clinical policies and
procedures. Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings,
trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education
opportunities, and other activities as required. Performs other
related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and
Experience: Required: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with
focus on Psychiatric nursing Graduation from a state-certified
advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health
Minimum of 1 year providing direct client care to persons receiving
treatment for psychiatric disorders Ability to work with both adult
and youth/ child populations Preferred: 3 years of experience as a
psychiatric provider Experience with telemedicine License/
Certifications: Must be certified by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) An
unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered
nurse (APRN) in the state of Arizona Must have a valid DEA number
and unrestricted DEA license in Arizona A state-issued Controlled
Substance Registration (CSR) in Arizona Registration with the state
Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) where direct services will be
provided. No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in
federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)
Maintain credentials and licensure. Other Requirements: New Hires
are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug
testing (effective 11/1/2022). Current Level 1 Fingerprint
Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days
following hire.
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