Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral NeuroscienceThe University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant at the Freeman Center. Working with a designated supervisor, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health. Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting. Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations & assessments for new & returning outpatients. Develop & implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management & psychotherapy as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention & stabilization for acute psychiatric conditions presenting in the outpatient setting. Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and clinically significant changes in patient status to relevant members of the treatment team in accordance with applicable privacy and documentation standards Collaborate with Freeman Center multidisciplinary team members and other referring or treating professionals to coordinate care and support continuity of treatment. Engage in continuous professional development & stay current with advancements in the field of psychiatry.Nurse Practitioner- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Required Education A Master's Degree in nursing and graduation from an ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health as Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) Required Experience Three (3) years nursing experience. Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty. Additional Qualifications Considered Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. Previous experience as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. - OR - Physician Assistant Required Education Master's Degree from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio Physician Assistant License Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and current/valid license in the state of Ohio prior to start. Additional Qualifications Considered Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry. Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. Previous experience as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor is ideal.Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Often Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Pulling, pushing - SeldomUC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities