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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Curry Health Center

Company name
The University of Montana

Salary
$65/hr

Location
Missoula, MT, United States

Employment Type
Part-Time

Industry
Healthcare, Nursing

Posted on
May 11, 2022

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The

Curry Health Center

invites applications for a

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

join their team. This is a professional position in which the incumbent provides patient care for students within the University community ranging from adolescent to elderly. The incumbent works collaboratively with the CHC treatment team to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients for inpatient care in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Curry Health Center. This is a 0.8 position during Fall and Spring semesters, with variable work during Summer semester. The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner does not work when school is not in session, i.e. spring break, winter holiday break, etc.

Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have working knowledge of Medicat (electronic health record), and familiarity with community resources for in-patient and out-patient psychiatric care as well as counseling.

Required Skills

Psychiatric Assessment: The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner regularly conducts psychiatric assessments including mental status evaluations, developmental and medical histories, relevant observations, including review of pertinent medical and psychiatric findings from other providers. Assessments generate DSM 5 diagnoses. Requires familiarity with general medical diagnoses and ICD classifications. Treatment plans are generated.

Pharmacotherapy: In accordance with psychiatric assessment the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner prescribes medications for the management of psychiatric distress. Patients are followed as needed. Treatment is coordinated with other key care providers in Curry Health Center Counseling Services, Curry Health Center Medical Services, and elsewhere in the community.

Consultation: The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is available to consult with CHC staff members to assist them in the management of patient psychiatric needs that do not require formal treatment by a psychiatrist. As a resource person, they may provide formal in-service training for CHC providers.

Proficient in the use of an electronic health record including electronic prescribing.

Minimum Required Experience

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified.

Licensed in the state of Montana to practice medicine by date of hire.

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred recent experience providing care for college age patients.

Passion for providing medical care for college age students.

Skilled in the use of an electronic health record and is able to use that tool in a proactive way for communication and for delivery of health care.

Comfortable with emerging technology and with the ever-evolving delivery of medical care and continuously strives for ways to deliver excellent health care effectively, affordably, and conveniently to students.

Ability to be flexible with respect to scheduling.

About Curry Health Center

and UM

Curry Health Center is the primary health care provider for the students of the University of Montana. We fulfill our campus role of promoting student success by providing direct health care to students; enhancing personal health and development; supporting the campus community through education and public health activities; and providing a variety of learning opportunities for students

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

Video: Mission First, People Always

UM on YouTube

Position Details

Position Title:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Mid Level Provider)

Position Number:

NEW

Department:

Curry Health

Work Schedule:

Part-time 0.8 FTE (32 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Academic Year (10 months/year, August through May)

Salary:

$65/hr

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Union Affiliation:

Out of Union

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu

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