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Advanced Practice - Psychiatry Opening in Pocatello, ID
Updated 6/15/26
Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Physician Assistant
Psychiatry
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner opening in Idaho
Location: Pocatello, ID - Salt Lake City 160m
Employment Type: Full-Time, permanent position
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Position Overview
Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive behavioral health care in a collaborative, integrated care setting. This role focuses on outpatient psychiatry, working closely with primary care and mental health teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
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Position Highlights
* Integrated primary care + behavioral health model
* Collaborative, team-based environment
* Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations
* Focus on medication management and outpatient treatment planning
* Participation in quality improvement and community-based care initiatives
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Clinical Responsibilities
* Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
* Diagnose and manage mental health conditions
* Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
* Develop individualized treatment plans
* Provide brief therapeutic interventions
* Collaborate with:
* Primary care providers
* Behavioral health staff
* Community partners
* Provide consultation to care teams
* Make referrals for supportive and specialty services
* Support medication adherence and patient education
* Participate in clinical training and staff education
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Additional Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate documentation for billing, compliance, and reporting
* Participate in quality improvement and accreditation efforts (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.)
* Assist with 340B pharmacy program initiatives
* Provide guidance to nursing and behavioral health staff
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Qualifications
* Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Idaho
* Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing
* 3+ years of experience preferred in behavioral health
* Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatment modalities
* Ability to perform accurate clinical assessments and develop care plans
* Experience in integrated care settings preferred
* MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) certification or willingness to obtain
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Skills & Attributes
* Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to manage complex behavioral health cases
* Organized, flexible, and self-directed
* Commitment to patient-centered care and community health
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Work Environment
* Outpatient behavioral health setting
* Team-based care with multidisciplinary collaboration
* Exposure to a wide range of behavioral health conditions
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Physical & Environmental Considerations
* Moderate physical activity (standing, walking, occasional lifting)
* Exposure to infectious diseases and behavioral health environments
