Medication Management Services
At Entune Behavioral Health, our mission is to provide comprehensive medication management care tailored to your unique needs, promoting holistic wellness and empowering you to live your best life. Led by our Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, our psychiatric services encompass a wide range of specialized care to support your mental health journey.
Psychiatric Services Offered
Evaluation and Assessment
Evaluation and Assessment
Medication Management
Medication Management
Lifestyle Modification Education
Lifestyle Modification Education
GeneSight Testing
GeneSight Testing
Miscellaneous Services Provided
Coordinating with Outside Healthcare Providers
Seamless collaboration with specialists, neurologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care and optimal outcomes.
Medication Refills and Pharmacy Calls
Hassle-free management of prescription refills and communication with pharmacies, ensuring continuity of care.
Prior Authorizations
Streamlined assistance with insurance prior authorizations, reducing administrative burden and facilitating timely access to treatment.
Referrals
Facilitating referrals to a wide range of specialty services, including therapy, neurology, sleep medicine, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and neuropsychological testing, to address your unique needs comprehensively.
Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Francisca Onyemize, PMHNP
Francisca Onyemize provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults across Arizona, helping individuals regain stability, clarity, and confidence in their daily lives. As a prescriber with LifeStance Health, she specializes in medication management for a range of mental health conditions, taking a thoughtful and personalized approach to ensure each treatment plan aligns with her patients’ goals, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Francisca has experience supporting adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She integrates clinical expertise with a patient-centered mindset, recognizing that mental health is deeply personal and often complex. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, education, and consistency, ensuring patients feel informed and empowered throughout their care. In addition to medication management, she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to support long-term emotional regulation and resilience. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD, helping them better understand their symptoms and develop effective strategies for managing them. Francisca also has experience supporting first responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military/veterans, while offering care that is inclusive, respectful, and culturally aware. She offers additional support for a variety of other mental health concerns.
Outside of her clinical work, Francisca enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, visiting beaches, painting, and watching movies, which help her maintain balance and bring creativity into her life.
Amarachi Ojukwu, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Amarachi Ojukwu helps children, teens, and adults find balance, stability, and relief from complex mental health symptoms through thoughtful psychiatric care for patients across Arizona. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides comprehensive medication management that is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Amarachi treats adolescents and teens as well as adults, tailoring care to each stage of life and partnering closely with patients to support both emotional and functional well-being. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Amarachi specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, while also addressing mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and co-occurring conditions. She brings a careful, person-centered approach to psychiatric medication management, integrating clinical insight with close monitoring to optimize outcomes and minimize side effects. Her work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she offers additional therapeutic approaches when clinically appropriate.
Amarachi has experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and individuals on the autism spectrum, among others. She understands that mental health symptoms often intersect with medical conditions, family stressors, and social pressures, and she strives to create a safe, respectful space where patients feel heard and empowered in their treatment decisions.
Outside of clinical work, Amarachi enjoys teaching and counseling, expanding her professional expertise, watching movies, singing, dancing, and traveling to new destinations. She also offers care in Yoruba for patients who prefer services in that language.
Patty Born, PMHNP-BC
Patty Born is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Master Life Coach, and multifaceted wellness professional whose practice is deeply anchored in resilience, empathy, and post-traumatic growth. Born and raised in New York City, her path into healthcare was forged through personal survival. After a life-threatening experience during the birth of her fourth child inspired her to become a Registered Nurse, she later expanded her scope to become a PMHNP during the COVID-19 pandemic to support frontline workers and individuals facing trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Patty’s background encompasses a broad range of clinical environments, including two years providing psychiatric care in correctional settings, as well as experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Educator of Infant Massage. As a two-time suicide loss survivor, she brings profound lived experience and compassion to those navigating grief, anger management, and life transitions.
Bringing an authentic, down-to-earth approach to her work, Patty creates a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable taking steps toward positive change. Now living in Tucson, Arizona, she is dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, heal, and thrive independently. For anyone hesitant to begin care, Patty offers a simple word of encouragement: "Just give it a try. It might make a world of difference!"
Dr. Maceline Check, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Maceline Check is a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience in psychiatric care and extensive experience serving diverse patient populations. She specializes in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment of mental health conditions across the lifespan.
Dr. Check takes a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, emphasizing safety, collaboration, and individualized treatment planning. Her background includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, correctional mental health, emergency psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and military behavioral health. She is committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I schedule an initial evaluation and assessment?
Scheduling your initial evaluation is simple! Contact us through our contact form and our dedicated staff will assist you in booking an appointment at your earliest convenience.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your first visit will involve a comprehensive assessment, where our Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will take the time to understand your concerns, medical history, and treatment goals. This information will guide the development of a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including commercial plans, Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid. Our team will work closely with you to verify your coverage and maximize your benefits.
How often will I need to follow up for medication management?
The frequency of follow-up visits will depend on your individual needs and treatment plan. Your Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will discuss a follow-up schedule with you during your initial visit and adjust it as necessary based on your progress.
At Entune Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to support you on your journey towards mental wellness. Contact us today to take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow.