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DT-Trak Consulting, Inc

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Child/Adolescent | Part-Time | Federal IHS Co

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What they do

A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.

$134,219 / year median in Colorado

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Child/Adolescent | Part-Time |
Federal IHS Contract Company:
DT-Trak Location:
Towaoc, CO 81334 Job Description DT-Trak is seeking a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide part-time child and adolescent psychiatric services at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center (UMUHC) through the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Towaoc, Colorado. This is a long-term federal contract with exceptional work-life balance — just 1 to 2 days per month, no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call.
Pay:
$228/hour
Schedule:
1-2 clinic days per month | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | No weekends | No on-call
Contract:
Base year + 4 option years (up to 5.5 years of work)
Hours:
Approximately 192 hours per year maximum What You'll Do Conduct outpatient psychiatric assessments for child and adolescent patients Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications and treatment plans Document all patient contacts in the EHR (SOAP format) within 48 hours Consult with behavioral health and clinical staff on patient care Maintain compliance with IHS credentialing, HIPAA, and Privacy Act requirements Provide culturally sensitive care to Native American patients; interpreter support available Required Qualifications Current, unrestricted PMHNP license from any U.S. state or territory Minimum 3 years of specialized psychiatric NP experience, including at least 12 months in child/adolescent psychiatry Current BLS/CPR certification Ability to pass IHS background investigation and character review per
P.L. 101-630
Board certification in psychiatric/mental health nursing Preferred Qualifications Experience providing psychiatric services to Native American or Alaska Native populations ACLS and/or PALS certifications Prior IHS, Tribal, or federal healthcare experience Familiarity with federal EHR documentation requirements Why DT-Trak DT-Trak partners with federal healthcare agencies to connect clinicians with high-impact opportunities in underserved communities. We manage the contracting, credentialing coordination, and compliance so you can focus on patient care. $228/hour with a stable, long-term federal contract Minimal time commitment — perfect as a supplemental position No evenings, no weekends, no on-call Meaningful work serving a population with significant unmet behavioral health need Contract renewable annually through 2031 To Apply Submit your resume/CV, current PMHNP license, board certification, and BLS certificate. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly. DT-Trak is an equal opportunity employer. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Pay:
$215.00 - $228.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Referral program
Work Location:
In person