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
