Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Heritage Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our integrated behavioral health team.

What You'll Love About Working Here:

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of an organization dedicated to enhancing lives and building healthier communities.

Supportive Culture: Experience a fun, collaborative, and encouraging team environment where your contributions are valued.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable schedule so you can focus on what matters most, both at work and at home.

Growth & Collaboration: Work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and community partners.

Competitive Compensation: Receive a strong pay package and exceptional benefits that support your well-being and future.

Why Join Heritage Health? Enjoy Exceptional Benefits Designed for You

Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees. Choose from multiple plan options to fit your needs, with generous employer contributions for dependents.

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Start your first year with 200 hours (25 days!) of all-in-one PTO—covering vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time. Our streamlined PTO program gives you more control and flexibility, plus the option to cash out extra time off. We believe in supporting your work-life balance from day one.

Extended Illness Bank (EIB): Additional paid time for serious illness or hospitalization, supporting you and your family when it matters most.

Retirement Savings: 403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and a competitive employer match—100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% you contribute. Build your future with confidence.

Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary options for extra protection.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential counseling and wellness resources for you and your household, including telehealth visits, legal and financial support, and more.

CME: $3,000 & 40 hours annually (pro-rated for part-time)

License Reimbursement: Includes professional licenses, Idaho controlled substance, & DEA registration.

Loan Repayment: Up to $50,000 for a 2-year service commitment at an NHSC approved site.

Additional Perks: Student loan repayment program for eligible positions, LifeFlight membership for emergency medical transport, and access to a dedicated benefits advocate team for personalized support.

In this role, you will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management services for patients across the lifespan. You will work closely with primary care and behavioral health providers to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care, serve as a behavioral health consultant to medical teams, and assume responsibility for ongoing psychiatric treatment when appropriate. The ideal candidate is passionate about whole-person care, patient education, and connecting individuals and families with the resources and support needed to achieve lasting wellness.

Requirements

• 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.