SMI Nurse Practitioner EMPACT

La Frontera Center

1 month ago

ArizonaFull TimePsychiatry

Practice Authority in Arizona

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join La Frontera Center Inc. as a SMI Nurse Practitioner EMPACT in United States.

Key Responsibilities

call shifts.

Performance incentives available for this position. Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provides medication, medication monitoring, medication education, crisis response, direct mental health services, and medical record documentation, as required.

Develops working relationships with primary care clinics and coordinates care with PCP's and other professionals as indicated.

Requirements

Must be eligible to participate in the Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs; must be both privileged and credentialed by the ADHS and Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA).

Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /First Aid Certificate is required.

Experience treating the SMI population is a plus.

One year experience as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, with experience in a psychiatric inpatient unit, psychiatric emergency service, clinic or mental health center.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with La Frontera Center Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsMedication ManagementCrisis ResponsePsychotherapyHealth EducationMedical Record DocumentationCare CoordinationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient AssessmentQuality ImprovementInterprofessional Collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SMI Nurse Practitioner EMPACT at La Frontera Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at La Frontera Center is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Arizona.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Crisis Response, Psychotherapy, Health Education, Medical Record Documentation, Care Coordination, Diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The SMI Nurse Practitioner manages patient health problems and coordinates integrated healthcare, conducting psychiatric evaluations, formulating diagnoses, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Responsibilities also include providing medication management, monito...

Benefits package: Generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, Medical plans, Dental plans, Vision plans, 403(b) retirement plan, Retirement Allowance, Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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