Mental Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing, board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Current Tennessee RN and APN license with certificate of fitness to prescribe is required.
• Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Lifespan is required.
• Eligibility and/or active DEA.
• Experience with and commitment to working with diverse clients, including individuals from ethnically/racially diverse backgrounds and individuals representing varying sexual orientations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is preferred.
• Work experience in a counseling center and understanding of the role and function of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary setting is preferred.
• Experience in leading teams and/or 3 years of progressive leadership roles are preferred.
• Experience working with transitional age youth is preferred.
• Experience in the provision of crisis intervention and consultation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and leadership of psychiatric nurse practitioners
• Serve as a member of the UCC leadership team.
• Provide clinical and functional leadership and supervision to psychiatric nurse practitioners in conjunction with the Associate Director of Psychiatry and other psychiatrists.
• Facilitate the integration of psychiatric nurse practitioners into the operations of the UCC through continuous improvements in communications, systems, and structures while also recognizing and advocating for the needs specific to the practice of both psychiatry and therapy.
• Orientation and onboarding of new psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Develop and implement clinical and educational initiatives that improve or enhance student care.
• Prepare timely documentation of all activities as required.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to FERPA, HIPAA, Title IX, Clery Act, and other compliance requirements.
• Provide evidence-based psychiatric care to students
• Provide comprehensive and integrative psychiatric evaluation and ongoing care of students presenting for mental health services.
• Develop appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans to target the needs of the student within a flexible, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care.
• Collaborate effectively with other treatment resources for the benefit of students.
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for recordkeeping and communication with other service providers.
• Develop effective working relationships with the Vanderbilt community, including Student Care Network entities, academic deans, faculty, residential staff, Student Affairs, Vanderbilt University Police Department, Athletics, and other relevant campus partners, to ensure a collaborative support network on campus to respond to student needs and optimize support and safety for Vanderbilt students.
• Collaborate on proactive, effective, and innovative programs for students based on knowledge and awareness of emerging campus mental health trends and needs.
• Provide outreach and educational programming to campus community to support campus and individual mental health, wellness, and skill development.
• Provide specialized crisis intervention and follow-up services
• Provide psychiatric evaluation of students in a mental health crisis with demonstration of effective diagnostic skills and treatment planning for a variety of mental health concerns and conditions.
• Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support students in a framework that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
• Identify appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for students in crisis, working effectively with the staff of the UCC to access appropriate resources, and engaging with campus partners to develop an effective plan for student support.
• Be available for consultation with other UCC clinicians and campus partners for students in a mental health crisis.
• Collaborate with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Department, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program, Charlie Health. Intensive Outpatient Program, the Partial Hospital Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and other community providers, as appropriate, to ensure positive student outcomes and continuity of care.
• Provide clinical supervision for staff and trainees
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision of psychiatric nurse practitioners in conjunction with the Associate Director of Psychiatry and supervising psychiatrists and in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Participate in training activities including case conference, small group supervision, and seminars/workshops to support trainee development and progress within the UCC’s accredited training program.
• Co-facilitate therapy and skill-based groups/workshops with trainees to provide effective treatment and coping skill development for students.
• Institutional, Divisional, and Department Administration
• Contribute to the broader mission and objectives of Student Affairs and the University by serving on divisional and institutional committees, task forces, and working groups.
• Actively participate in key divisional initiatives and events, including Move-In Day and all-division meetings and gatherings.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant university policies, procedures, and systems—such as those related to travel, procurement, expense, and time reporting—to ensure effective, compliant, and responsible operations.
• Demonstrate a collaborative spirit by supporting divisional colleagues and engaging in efforts that advance shared goals and strategic priorities.

Benefits

• Fully eligible for benefits