Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type "Find Jobs" in the search bar to view and apply for open positions. Full Consideration Date: 08/12/2026 Job Description Primary Function: Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment to student patients; provides patient education and promotes overall health; collaborates with other staff to develop and implement quality improvement programs and processes; and serves as a resource and provides in-service education to staff as needed. Required Minimum Qualifications: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Psychiatric Mental Health with national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center; current State of Iowa medical license, or the ability to become licensed by the date of hire; and current DEA and Iowa Controlled Substance certificates required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic medical records preferred. Position Details Job Category: Professional and Scientific Type of Position: Term appointment with an anticipated duration of two years. The appointment may be renewed beyond two years based on organizational needs and available funding. Schedule: This is a part-time position (24 hours per week) with an 11 Month service schedule. The service schedule follows the academic year, with the following time off: Thanksgiving week, winter break, and spring break. Salary $68,000 to Commensurate Pay Basis: Salary Iowa’s cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law. Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation