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Nurse Practitioner
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Posted on: Nov 14, 2026
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Nurse Practitioner
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Phoenix Arizona United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
Critical Tasks
- Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management and annual psychiatric updates to children and/or adults (see employee training and licensure)
- Provides consultation and clinical leadership for all members of the Child and Family Team and/or the adult clinical team
- Works in collaboration with the client Primary Care Provider on shared clients in order to facilitate a whole health approach
- Maintains documentation in client medical record per licensure and JFCS requirements
- Order labs per standard of practice as medically necessary when prescribing medication
- Obtain medical informed consent from clients/guardians when prescribing medication
- Maintains professional communication for purposes of coordination of client care with other agencies, PCPs, hospitals, EDs and/or urgent cares
- Practices in a manner that is in accordance with current ethical standards and promotes a positive public image for JFCS and the profession
- Will practice in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and the professional standards
Key Performance Indicators
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment to coordinate care on behalf of clients and/or families
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills with staff and clients/families
- Has the ability to tailor their communication to fit the needs of diverse populations
- Demonstrated ability to identify barriers and challenges to care and ability to resolve these barriers/challenges in a positive, culturally appropriate solution focused manner
- Provides a positive experience for clients/families when providing services
- Works closely with their chief medical officer when treating complex clients and their families
Metrics
- Maintains productivity standards as established by JFCS
- Documents in the medical record all services provided within 24 – 48 hours
- Completes documentation of informed consent when prescribing psychiatric medication 95% of the time
- Orders labs per standard of practice 95% of the time
- Sees clients within half hour of their arrival for scheduled appointment time 90% of the time
Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited university
- Must be a licensed RN, holding a certification from Arizona State Board of Nursing as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner
- If serving children ages 6 – 18 must have certification as a pediatric psychiatric nurse practitioner
- License must be current and in good standing to practice in Arizona
- Required full prescription authority and maintain current DEA licensure
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating in a behavioral health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Level 1 fingerprint card without restrictions
- Reliable transportation, meet agency requirements for Motor Vehicle Record Report
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License/auto insurance
- Ability to utilize an electronic medical record and utili9ze telehealth platform to conduct virtual visits if clinically indicated
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including prolonged sitting and in certain positions driving, lifting 20lbs, walking, standing and executing dexterity with a keyboard or smart pad.
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Position Details
Posted:
Nov 14, 2026
Reference Number:
95cd73c9
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Phoenix
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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