Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Outpatient)

The Medical College of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care within the clinic setting. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.

Requirements

• Wisconsin RN License
• Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• DEA registration (if required for the position)
• Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization
• Physician Assistant Wisconsin Physician Assistant License
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• DEA registration (if required for the position)

Nice To Haves

• Previous APP Psychiatry experience preferred.
• Open to new grads

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams; identify physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings to formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests, communicating results and documentation in a timely manner.
• Develop and monitor pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans for psychiatric conditions, adjusting based on patient response and effectiveness.
• Write accurate progress notes, procedure notes, and orders within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Counsel patients and families regarding mental health maintenance, disease management, and preventive behaviors.
• Maintain key regulatory requirements including CMS, Joint Commission, and institutional privileging standards.
• Stay current on developments in the field of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine through professional associations, literature, and continuing education.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers within a prestigious academic medical center.
• Engage in a teaching environment with active involvement in mentoring, case conferences, grand rounds, and interdisciplinary teaching sessions.
• Participate in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboards to evaluate and improve patient care delivery.
• Practice in an independent, outpatient clinic with professional support from the Pediatric Ambulatory Division Administrator.
• Facilitate patient referrals to community healthcare resources in collaboration with social services and case management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level