Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potential Opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to support Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX.

Join a team where your passion for healthcare and commitment to excellence will make a difference every day!

Degree Requirement:

• Master’s degree in Nursing.

Education:

• Graduate from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years practicing psychiatric services post-licensure, ideally in a government setting such as the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), providing clinical services to individuals, couples, or groups in psychotherapy.
• Experience in behavioral interventions, critical incident management, public speaking, and case management.
• Must provide clinical peer reviews conducted within two years prior to applying.

Licensure:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Basic Life Support (BLS):

• Maintain current BLS certification through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross-approved training program.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to practice independently without state-mandated clinical supervision, with a thorough understanding of professional standards and ethics in delivering psychotherapy.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with diverse groups, including enlisted personnel, officers, senior leadership, spouses, and family members.
• Skilled in crisis debriefing, traumatic event counseling, individual and family counseling, case management, and training.
• Ability to develop and present briefings and speeches to INSCOM leadership at all levels.
• Familiarity with military culture and lifestyle is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build collaborative internal and external relationships and work as part of a team with professionalism, maturity, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Security Clearance:

• Minimum of a Secret Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility; TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Core Duties:

• Practice according to state licensing board guidelines, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) privileges.
• Comply with relevant Army OTSG/MEDCOM, DHA, and Combatant Command Force Health Protection policies for deployment assessments.
• Conduct psychological evaluations using clinical interviews and collateral sources as appropriate.
• Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; assist medical and surgical patients in coping with illnesses or injuries.
• Support patient rehabilitation efforts.

 Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment where your voice is heard.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development to keep your career moving forward.

If you're excited to bring your expertise to a place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you!

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems.  SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles.  A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  US-TX-San Antonio