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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

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Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $65,400 to $65,400 / Per Year
Open Period: 11/28/2017 to 12/28/2017
Summary: Yakama Nation has established an Equal Opportunity Employment, whereas we exercise Yakama Preference. Yakama Nation is also an alcohol & drug-free workplace and requires alcohol & drug testing. Veterans Preference: is pursuant to Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. Veterans Preference is allowed if the applicant received a discharge under honorable conditions. Please provide proof with copy of the Veteran's Form DD214. Submit resume and application to: Yakama Nation Human Resource Mailing: P.O. Box 151, Physical: 401 Fort Rd. Room 16, Toppenish, WA 98948 Fax: to (509)-865-8777 .Phone: (509) 865-5121 X4387 or X4833 Applications will remain active on for six months. Thereafter it is the responsibility of the applicant to update his/her application. Questions, please call Human Resource Office.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health, Department of Human Services, Hourly Wage: $62.92/Regular/Full-Time Special Requirements: Required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Must have a valid Washington State Driver License with the ability to obtain a Tribal Driving Permit. No drug and alcohol offenses for the past 2 years. Must obtain first aid/CPR card. Yakama enrolled preference.
Duties: Responsible for overseeing the psychological service needs of individuals, families, groups and the community at large. The position also entails supervising medication assessments, evaluations, and management services for those qualified patients being referred. The incumbent will provide services to children, adolescents, and adults. Candidate must adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, professional standards, and all legal requirements.
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of principles, practices and professional standards of providing medication management services to Tribal communities. Knowledge of Yakama Nation personnel policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Yakama Nation Tribal governmental organization. Knowledge and proficiency in computer use specifically Microsoft Office products including, WORD, Excel, Power Point, and Access, and database relevant to the Behavioral Health program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, supervisors/managers, elected officials, etc. Ability to greet the public and address problems, issues, and complaints tactfully, courteously and effectively. General Recruiting Indicators: Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing, and have a minimum of one year of clinical experience (private practice accepted) in the area of medication management for mental health conditions. Must be current full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in Washington State, and be licensed or otherwise recognized as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Washington with Licensure for prescriptive authority.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: 2017-240
Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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