Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Details

Open Date 08/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN45941B

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Typically within Monday – Friday 8am-5pm.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00316 - University Counseling Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $125,00 - $141,000 for 1.0 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience

Close Date 11/17/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/04/2026

Job Summary

The University Counseling Center ( UCC ) at The University of Utah enthusiastically welcomes applications for a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner ( APRN ) to become an integral member of our clinical multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing psychiatric evaluations and medication management for university students; assisting clinical staff with treatment planning, crisis intervention, and inpatient hospitalization; and providing clinical consultation to Counseling Center and Student Health Center colleagues. A solid knowledge base of relevant community resources is expected.

Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

Nationally certified as a Nurse Practitioner as required under State Law. Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria. Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area; and demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills are required.

Utah State prescriptive privileges preferred.

Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

1. Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for University Counseling Center clients.

2. Develop and implement psychopharmacologic treatment plans according to client needs.

3. Provide ongoing medication management, monitoring, and appropriate follow-up.

4. Engage in ongoing consultation with primary therapist around treatment recommendations and treatment planning.

5. Assist clinical staff with crisis intervention and inpatient hospitalization as needed.

6. Maintain knowledge of relevant campus and community resources and refer as needed.

7. Documentation of all professional activities in clinical notes in a clear and timely fashion.

8. Provide clinical consultation to University Counseling Center and Student Health Center colleagues.

9. Other responsibilities as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

Department-Specific Requirements

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP ) certification

Preferred

Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Utah State prescriptive privileges.

Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.

UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

• Specialty experience providing psychiatric care to young adults and college students, including expertise in the differential diagnosis of common conditions such as anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit disorders.

• Professional work experience as a fully-licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) prescribing in a college/university counseling center setting

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Applications review will begin immediately with a priority review date of September 4. Position may close anytime after that date.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.