Job Details

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Number: 9772439
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

The University Counseling Center (UCC) at The University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (APRN) to become an integral member of our clinical multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing psychiatric evaluations and medication management for university students; assisting clinical staff with treatment planning, crisis intervention, and inpatient hospitalization; and providing clinical consultation to Counseling Center and Student Health Center colleagues. A solid knowledge base of relevant community resources is expected.

Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
Nationally certified as a Nurse Practitioner as required under State Law. Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria. Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area; and demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills are required.
Utah State prescriptive privileges preferred.
Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities
1. Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for University Counseling Center clients.2. Develop and implement psychopharmacologic treatment plans according to client needs.3. Provide ongoing medication management, monitoring, and appropriate follow-up.4. Engage in ongoing consultation with primary therapist around treatment recommendations and treatment planning.5. Assist clinical staff with crisis intervention and inpatient hospitalization as needed.6. Maintain knowledge of relevant campus and community resources and refer as needed.7. Documentation of all professional activities in clinical notes in a clear and timely fashion.8. Provide clinical consultation to University Counseling Center and Student Health Center colleagues.9. Other responsibilities as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

Department-Specific Requirements
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
Preferred
Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
Utah State prescriptive privileges.
Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.
UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

Specialty experience providing psychiatric care to young adults and college students, including expertise in the differential diagnosis of common conditions such as anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit disorders.
Professional work experience as a fully-licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescribing in a college/university counseling center setting

Special Instructions
Applications review will begin immediately with a priority review date of September 4. Position may close anytime after that date.

Requisition Number: PRN45941B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Typically within Monday Friday 8am-5pm.
Department: 00316 - University Counseling Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $125,00 - $141,000 for 1.0 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience
Close Date: 11/17/2026
Open Until Filled:

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