APP Psychiatry - University Health Center

100 The Nebraska Medical Center; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Fund

Flex Time

Paid CME Days

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Lincoln, NE seeks an APP Psychiatry to provide outpatient medication management for UNL students. The role combines telehealth and in-person visits with a focus on acute and chronic psychiatric care.

Shift is full-time Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no weekends or on-call. Collaboration with CAPS is required, and priority is given to candidates with 2–5 years of experience; new graduates will not be considered.

Qualifications

• RN/NP/APRN credentials required.
• Autonomy in clinical decision making.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for psychiatric conditions.
• Manage psychotropic medications in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Participate in telehealth and in-person visits as part of a care team.
• Coordinate with CAPS to support UNL students.

Skills

RN experience

Autonomy

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Nursing

APRN license

DEA licensure

Job description

APP Psychiatry – University Health Center (Full-Time) – Lincoln, NE

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America). This role provides a combination of telehealth and in-person visits, with an emphasis on outpatient psychiatric medication management, including care for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The provider will collaborate closely with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in support of UNL students. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with 2-5 years of experience; new graduates will not be considered.

Location: University Health Center | Nebraska Medicine- Lincoln, NE

Position Highlights

• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE (Exempt)
• Shifts scheduled Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• No weekends, holidays, or on call

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Professional Development & Work-Life Balance

Benefit from a dedicated Professional Development Fund, Flex Time for better work-life balance, and paid CME Days to support your continuing education and career growth.

Duties

• APP Psychiatry - UNL Health Center Provide comprehensive care to individuals with various DSM-5 psychiatric conditions in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting for medical patients.
• Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Examine and diagnose patients, develop treatment plans, manage psychotropic medications, collaborate with other medical providers, perform testing and administrative support functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Minimum of two years RN experience or equivalent combination of RN and nurse practitioner experience combined (two years of RN experience equals one year of APRN experience) required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or current compact state required.
• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) required.
• Appropriate certification required based on position, department and population served: Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC), Adult (ANP-BC) or Family (FNP-BC) certification required.
• Master's degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program OR bachelor's degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice OR if bachelor's degree with less than ten years current active experience sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a Master's degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program within three years from date of transfer or hire and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice required.
• Ability to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) [Or if new graduate, eligible for certification and certification completed prior to beginning to provide care] required.
• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska (or eligible for license prior to beginning to provide care) required.
• Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms required.
• Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills required.
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching/education resources required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols required.
• Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals required.
• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required.
• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.
• Possess waiver for prescribing Buprenorphine upon hire for inpatient and emergency departments required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification preferred.
• Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.