Field-Based Psychiatric APRN - In-Home ACT Team

Volunteers of America, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health coverage

Health Savings Account

403b with employer match

Life insurance

Employee referral bonuses

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Volunteers of America, Utah is seeking a Psychiatric APRN to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Salt Lake City. This field-based role emphasizes high-impact, patient-centered care delivered in homes and community settings.

The ideal candidate holds an APRN license with prescriptive authority, has at least 1 year of psychiatric experience, and is comfortable working in field environments. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass screenings are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed APRN with prescriptive authority in Utah.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience (inpatient or community).
• Comfortable working in field settings and with clients facing complex behavioral health challenges.
• Clear communication, sound clinical judgment, and strong documentation skills.
• Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license and pass required screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and clinical oversight for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Deliver care in community and home-based settings alongside a multidisciplinary ACT team.
• Build long-term therapeutic relationships and help clients stay out of the hospital.
• Participate in crisis intervention, team planning, and recovery-focused care coordination.
• Work on site to provide direct client care in homes, shelters, and community settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

APRN license with prescriptive authority

Job description

Volunteers of America, Utah is seeking a Psychiatric APRN to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Salt Lake City. This field-based role emphasizes high-impact, patient-centered care delivered in homes and community settings.

The ideal candidate holds an APRN license with prescriptive authority, has at least 1 year of psychiatric experience, and is comfortable working in field environments. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass screenings are required.