Mental Health APRN/PA

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $46.56 - $54.50 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | View email address on click.appcast.io Application Deadline – 7/14/2026 Key Responsibilities This position is posted until filled and may close at any time. Job Responsibilities Provides direct and/or indirect patient care oriented toward improving or maintaining mental health symptoms and treating mental illness. Make diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients. Assess patients, diagnose conditions, order tests (laboratory tests, etc), prescribe treatment, and may provide patient and family education. Coordinates clinical activities and follow-up. Discuss results, findings and/or recommendations with appropriate parties. Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information. Assesses client/patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs in an interdisciplinary setting. Recommends, advocates, and/or implements new and/or changes to existing policies and procedures, or regulations. Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. Salary Range for Both the Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Mental Health Physician Assistant: $46.56 - $54.50 Qualifications Minimum/Required Qualifications as a Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Utah that is in good standing Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) A Controlled Substance license and a DEA certification with no disciplinary action Ability to pass both a fingerprinting background check and drug screening Minimum Requirements As a Physician Assistant Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Utah that is in good standing Experience in mental health A Controlled Substance license and a DEA certification with no disciplinary action Ability to pass both a fingerprinting background check and drug screening About The Role Location – 1480 N 8000 W, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116, United States Background Check Required – Yes Drug Test Required – Yes Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team Benefits In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency For more information about Correctional Health Services, please visit our website. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr