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Overview Join Our Team as a Psychiatric Consult Liaison – APP (Psychiatry Certified). We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) certified in psychiatry to join our Psychiatric Consult Liaison team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across inpatient units, pediatrics, and the emergency department. What We’re Looking For: We welcome candidates who are passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered mental health care, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, and skilled in collaborative communication who thrive in interdisciplinary team environments. Role and Responsibilities Partner with primary care and specialty teams to advise on psychiatric medications and treatment strategies. Provide educational support to care teams on the diagnosis and management of behavioral health conditions. Play a key role in enhancing the collaborative care model across hospital settings. Function as an advanced practice nurse in Behavioral Health in the roles of consultant, educator, practitioner and researcher. Prescribe and distribute drugs and controlled substances within scope of practice protocols. Develop and implement patient care plans based on research and national practice standards to improve patient outcomes. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures; manage patient care across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups as applicable. Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patients within scope of practice. Prescribe and distribute all drugs, including controlled substances, as permitted. Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings. Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate. Educate patients and families about preventative care and treatment methods. Collaborate with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and continuity of care. Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource for nursing and medical staff. Mentor and precept students and junior staff; participate in research and incorporate findings into practice. Engage in ongoing professional development and education through programs, literature, and workshops. Follow patient safety policies and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety. Qualifications Education Essential: Program Graduate; Education specialization: Advanced Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Experience Essential: 1 year psychiatric experience. Nonessential : Bilingual in English and other languages (e.g., Keres, Spanish) or other language specializations. Credentials Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider, NM Advanced Practice Nurse License (CNP, CNS, CRNA); ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire. Compensation : Minimum Offer $53.29/hr; Maximum Offer $74.90/hr. Compensation is based on factors including experience, education, and organizational considerations. Department : Psychiatry; FTE : 0.05; PRN ; Shift : Days. Note: The role may include references to safety requirements and workplace conditions, including medium work demands and potential hazard exposure, in alignment with job policy. Tuberculosis testing is required as mandated. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNM Hospital