What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Identity, Inc?
Identity, Inc. is a statewide 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to advance Alaska’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQIA2S ) community through advocacy, education and connectivity. Our vision is for a world where all people are free to express and be proud of their gender identity and sexual orientation. Identity Health Clinic offers gender-affirming and queer-affirming healthcare to Alaskans.
Summary
This position involves diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric and mental health conditions, including those at risk of developing such conditions. Responsibilities include prescribing medications and implementing non-pharmacological interventions, such as therapy, to support patient well-being.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Developing appropriate treatment plans
- Providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation
- Must practice in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws, including current DEA regulations
- Must practice within currently accepted guidelines and scope of practice documents from American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, World Professional Association of TransGender Health, American Academy of Psychiatry and American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum of Master’s Degree in Nursing Science from an accredited NP program specifically focused in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Must possess a current license in good standing (or can obtain one) with the State of Alaska
- Hold a current certification as a PMHNP
Additional Requirements
- Experience with working with clients who have experienced complex trauma
- Experience working with clients who identify as a sexual or gender minority
- Active support of Identity’s mission
- Willingness to learn
- Compassion for others
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Organized
- Ability to work independently
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be able to treat everyone with respect and dignity
Preferred Skills
Experience working with community organizations and/or non-profit organizations, experience working with the LGBTQ community.
Additional Notes
- 1099 Independent Contractor Position
- Billing is handled by Identity, but malpractice insurance is the provider’s responsibility
- Flexible schedule; remote telehealth providers encouraged to apply
- Minimal administrative duties: Attendance at staff and provider meetings is required
This job description does not list all of the job duties. Occasionally the Clinic Director may assign other reasonable duties. Identity reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
Identity, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including people of all genders, individuals with disabilities, Black, Brown, and Indigenous people, People of Color, LGBTQ individuals, and those with lived experience of houselessness or poverty.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $115.00 - $150.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anchorage, AK 99503
Salary : $115 - $150
