Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Pediatric Psychiatry

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Work Schedule : 1.0 FTE Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No holidays or call. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our ambulatory care team by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant to: Conduct psychiatric assessments of pediatric patients with acute and chronic mental illness in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Assess the patient’s psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and medical status and identify functional assets and limitations of both the patient and family system. See patients and family members as needed for new and follow-up psychiatric care including medications and psychotherapy. Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

Requirements

If Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
If Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program.
Minimum – State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure
If Nurse Practitioner: Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice. These may include the following: Psychiatric-Mental Health.
If Physician Assistant: Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND Active PA board certification
All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric assessments of pediatric patients with acute and chronic mental illness in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
Assess the patient’s psychosocial, cognitive, developmental and medical status and identify functional assets and limitations of both the patient and family system.
See patients and family members as needed for new and follow-up psychiatric care including medications and psychotherapy.
Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.