Psychiatric Nursing Practitioner

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

423d • $90,679 - $117,883

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Campus Health Services (CHS), CAPS is responsible for providing psychiatric services to University of Arizona students, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and requires a commitment to cultural responsiveness and inclusivity in mental health care. The position emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for students and includes responsibilities such as supervising interns and conducting Telehealth visits.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona (an APRN license in the state of AZ is required), or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Master degree in Nursing, graduation from a Nurse Practitioners program required.
• Certification in specialty area of psychiatry.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing psychiatric consultation in a multi-disciplinary setting, with both medical and non-medical practitioners.
• Experience in a university setting or working with college students.
• Experience in treating ADHD as well as other psychiatric issues.
• Experience working with students in crisis situations.
• Experience in working with ethnic minority and international patient populations.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin or Arabic preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services to enrolled students, including diagnostic work-up, medication evaluation and follow-up.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to CAPS non-medical practitioners.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to CHS primary care staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief therapy on a limited basis.
• Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioner interns as needed.
• Complete timely and appropriate documentation utilizing an electronic medical record system.
• Participate in CAPS and CHS team meetings, as indicated.
• Collaborate in the interdisciplinary team delivery of outreach education, crisis response and other adjunctive services.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff, family members, and others while complying with professional confidentiality guidelines.
• Demonstrate competency in conducting Telehealth Psychiatry visits.
• Serve as Psychiatrist on Duty (POD) on assigned days.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees