Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Company: U.S. Air Force
Location: Missoula
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

Position SummaryIt?s more important than ever for us to help Airmen overcome stresses and mental challenges. That?s why Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners have such a pivotal role in today?s Air Force. Responsible for managing acute and chronic mental health conditions, these privileged care providers do everything they can to help Airmen and their families handle, and even overcome, their mental obstacles.?Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric mental healthcare to Airmen, their families and retirees between the ages of 18 and 65
• Collaborate with others to ensure appropriate patient evaluation and treatment
• Function independently and in collaboration with credentialed health providers
• Serve as a role model and consultant to staff in the provision of psychiatric care, education and research?BenefitsYour effort and commitment is essential to our mission, which is why we provide our Airmen with a benefits package that is unparalleled in the civilian world:
  • 30 days of vacation with pay each year
  • Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Food and housing assistance
  • A generous retirement program
  • Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunities
  • Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
  • Excellent starting salary?QualificationsThis is an active duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
    • A Master?s or doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)
    • At least 12 months of experience as a registered nurse
    • Minimum six months of full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty
    • Completion of five-and-a-half-week Commissioned Officer Training course
    • Must be between the ages of 18 and 47
    • Must be willing to relocate?About the Air ForceThe U.S. Air Force is the most advanced Air Force in the world offering hundreds of career opportunities, from healthcare to engineering, in order to provide precise and reliable global vigilance, reach and power for the nation. Our mission is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. And those who put on this uniform every day live by a set of core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.

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