Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner-$30,000 bonus over 3 years

Meaningful Work Experience
Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart. Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from dire socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for subsistence. These native Alaskan peoples embrace and encourage family values and love their community. The Native Alaskan people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon. Many of these villages still do not have running water. These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.
Fair Compensation
Compensation for your profession is market competitive: (pay grades are currently being revised with new a new hourly rate structure soon to be in place.) Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance. A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly. The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee. We have a signing and retention bonus over the course of three years of $30,000. A very competitive relocation package offered.
Eligibility for Loan Repayment up to $20,000.00 per Year
In order to help assist these underserved people, the Indian Health Services (IHS) has loan repayment programs available. Loan repayment is not guaranteed with offer of employment, as all employees must apply directly through Indian Health Services. Since this is not absolutely guaranteed, we ask that you do not make this program your sole reason to come work in Bethel. Instead, look at it as a potential added bonus for serving your underserved fellow man.
Links to Loan Repayment Programs::
http://www.ihs.gov/jobscareerdevelop/DHPS/LRP/lrpsc.asp
Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier
Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market. If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.
The Community – A Vast Wilderness Experience
Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US. Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO! One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages.
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position in a busy Alaska Native outpatient clinic. Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients with various psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Performs work independently with telephone consultation and collaboration with psychiatrists. Psychiatrist is on-0site every 2-3 months. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, Alaska Native elders and community representatives. Consults with primary care and emergency room medical providers regarding chronic and emergent psychiatric conditions and treatments.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be eligible for Alaska RN and Advanced Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority, and be certified in Family Practice with psychiatric experience or certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Must be eligible for DEA licensure.