PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 129,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their outpatient clinic team. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnosing conditions, creating treatment plans, and prescribing medications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health treatment and a commitment to patient care. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of patients seeking mental health support. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization focused on improving access to quality healthcare.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid registered license as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse.
• 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health evaluations and create treatment plans.
• Prescribe medication and provide psychotherapy.

Skills

Psychiatric Care

Mental Health Treatment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Medication Management

Psychotherapy

Collaboration

Education

ANCC Certification as PMHNP-BC

Valid Registered Nurse License

Tools

RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential

Job description

PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Working Title

Working Title PMHNP - HMHI OP Farmington Clinic

Job Grade

Job Grade UGR

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8:00AM – 5:00PM

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical

Location

Location Other

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $129,161 - $148,647

Close Date

Close Date 05/15/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position provides outpatient psychiatric care and mental health treatment to patients seen in a Huntsman Mental Health Institute Farmington Outpatient Clinic. This position may be required to diagnose, create treatment plans, prescribe psychiatric medications, establish medication management treatment plans, provide psychotherapy and potentially administer medications for patients in an outpatient setting, either in clinic or remotely, within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include preforming mental health evaluations, diagnosing, creating treatment plans, triaging, making referrals when appropriate, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team, prescribing medication, providing psychotherapy and safety planning.
Preferences: 2 years of direct, semi-independent, patient care in an ambulatory mental health outpatient facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must hold a valid registered license in the state where they intend to practice as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse and have successfully completed ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP -BC).

Preferred:

• 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred

Preferences

2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? (The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
  • Yes
  • No, but will obtain within 30 days of hire
  • No
• * Do you have a valid registered license in the state where you intend to practice as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed the ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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