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Horizon Health and Wellness
Apache Junction, Arizona

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Apache Junction, AZ 85120Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Health CareHorizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters.

It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.

We offer: Professional development and career advancement opportunities Competitive compensation Medical, dental, vision insurance 401k investment plan with company match Generous paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement CME benefit of $3000 and designated CME time The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve. Position Overview & Qualifications

The Advanced Practice Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for the psychiatric and related medical services of the assigned participants within our Yuma Outpatient Clinic. The Advanced Practice Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for the psychiatric and related medical services of the assigned participants.

The position will actively engage in the provision of culturally responsive, integrative services as well as support and/or participate in initiatives designed to foster and promote integrated service delivery.

Qualifications Required Licensed in the State of Arizona in respective practice. Possess current DEA registration. Must be at least 21 years of age or older. No pending actions by board of medicine in Arizona or any other state.

Have current unencumbered license to practice and to prescribe medications in the State of Arizona. Possess valid drivers license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation. Willingness to participate in trainings and continuing education. Ability to analyze and assess situations and patients.

Ability to make sound judgments relating to patient care. Ability to complete accurate patient records documentation. Certification in first aid and CPR. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of referral resources available to participants.

Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping. Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and successful completion of a background check.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing psychiatric and related medical services to assigned participants at the Yuma Outpatient Clinic. This role involves actively engaging in culturally responsive, integrative services and supporting initiatives that promote integrated service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed in Arizona with current DEA registration, be at least 21 years old, and hold an unencumbered license to practice and prescribe medications in the state. Additional requirements include a valid driver's license, willingness to participate in training, strong analytical and judgment skills, and proficiency in documentation and computer use.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric ServicesLicensed PracticePrescribing MedicationsPatient Care AnalysisSound JudgmentFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationOral CommunicationReferral Resources Knowledge

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,179 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,179 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Apache Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,737/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Horizon Health and Wellness

Medical Practices
Apache Junction, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k investment plan with company match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
CME benefit of $3000 and designated CME time