Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

American College Health Association; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman seeks a Psychiatric NP or Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to students within Student Wellness. You will work with an integrated team, provide urgent consultations, and contribute to treatment protocols.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care for a diverse student body with opportunities for teaching and committee involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty and current national certification as a PMHNP.
• Or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program with post-graduate Psychiatry fellowship or CAQ in Psychiatry and NCCPA certification.
• Montana license to practice as a PMHNP with Prescriptive Authority or Montana PA license (or eligible).
• Current DEA registration (or eligible).
• Ongoing continuing education in psychopharmacology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric health care to MSU students in a compassionate, ethical, and professional manner.
• Obtain comprehensive histories, diagnose disorders, prescribe psychotropic and other medications to treat psychiatric symptoms and substance use disorders.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests as indicated, prescribe appropriate treatments.
• Coordinate referrals to other mental health services and educate patients as needed.
• Collaborate with the MSU Psychiatrist and integrated behavioral health team to support diagnoses and treatment options.
• Provide urgent psychiatric consultation and care for acutely ill students, including same-day access appointments.
• Serve as a resource for Student Wellness providers and field curbside consultations.
• Precept and supervise nurse practitioner students as assigned.
• Participate in committees and integrated treatment teams with Counseling and Psychological Services.
• Engage in Student Wellness outreach, education, and promotional activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives in psychiatric and behavioral health services.
• Provide culturally responsive psychiatric care reflecting MSU’s diverse student population.

Skills

PMHNP

PA

Prescriptive authority

Psychiatric care

Education

Master's in nursing - PMHNP

Psychiatry fellowship or CAQ for PA

Job description

Following an integrated, collaborative model, Student Wellness unites the components of the health and well-being for MSU students including prevention, health promotion, public health, medical services, dental services, and counseling & psychological services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric health care to MSU students in a compassionate, ethical, and professional manner. In this role, a Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PPA) is expected to:

• Obtain a comprehensive history, diagnose disorders, prescribe psychotropic and other medications to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorder, and improve functional health.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests if indicated.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
• Provide appropriate patient education and coordinate referrals to other mental health care services if needed.
• Work closely with the MSU Psychiatrist and integrated behavioral health team, consulting on and supporting diagnoses and treatment options with Medical Services and counseling staff.
• Provide urgent psychiatric consultation and care for acutely ill students, including through same-day access appointments, as needed.
• Serve as a collaborative resource for Student Wellness providers, fielding curbside consultations, questions, and clinical advice from Medical Services and Counseling and Psychological Services staff regarding psychiatric care.
• Precept and supervise nurse practitioner students, as assigned.
• Participate in designated committees and integrated treatment teams with Counseling and Psychological Services, as assigned.
• Participate in Student Wellness outreach, education, and promotional activities, such as speaking at student clubs, campus events, or other engagements, as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric and behavioral health services.
• Contribute clinical input to the development and revision of psychiatric care protocols and policies, as assigned.
• Provide culturally responsive psychiatric care that reflects the needs of MSU’s diverse student population, including LGBTQ+, international, and other underrepresented students.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty and current national certification as a PMHNP. OR – Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program; plus completion of a post-graduate Psychiatry fellowship or completion of a Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) in Psychiatry; and current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Montana license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority OR Montana license to practice as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant (or eligible).
• Current DEA registration (or eligible).
• Demonstrated experience with treatment skills required of a PMHNP/PPA provider including knowledge of current health trends and current medications.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing education in psychopharmacology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience as a psychiatric provider preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience working in a Medical Services setting or as a consultant to Medical Services providers and counseling staff.
• College health experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.