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Research Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, COM, Department of Psychiatry

Inside Higher Ed, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Research Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, COM, Department of Psychiatry

role at Inside Higher Ed Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. UC serves 53,235 students with nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni. UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and improving the community through scholarship and service. Job Overview: The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a long-standing reputation for training health care professionals and advancing research. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. The department is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a team of leaders in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders. The successful candidate will provide clinical research assessments and outpatient services in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, other advanced practice providers, and social workers. Essential Functions

Assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health, under designated supervision. Participate in clinical research activities. Collect comprehensive histories of new patients. Conduct basic physical and psychosocial assessments; work with physicians and other clinicians in delivery of care. Manage common episodic and chronic illnesses; administer medications and treatments as prescribed; obtain treatment consent as needed. Provide counseling and health training. Maintain accurate records. Perform related duties as required by department needs. Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

For Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

Master’s degree in nursing and graduation from an ANA-approved Nurse Practitioner Program. 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). Three (3) years nursing experience; additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty. Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. Previous experience as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor is considered. For Physician Assistant

Master’s Degree from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program or equivalent. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and current/valid Ohio license prior to start. Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry is considered; eligibility to sit for the examination is required. Previous experience as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor is ideal. Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Sitting – Often Repetitive hand motion (typing) – Often Hearing, listening – Often Talking – Often Standing – Often Walking – Often Bending, Stooping, Kneeling/Squatting, Reaching overhead – Seldom Pulling, pushing – Seldom Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities Tuition remission for you and eligible dependents Robust retirement plans with UC contributing 14–18% of salary based on position Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and end-of-year time off 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents For more information about UC careers, visit https://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. Employment verification is required via I-9 with acceptable documents listed at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents To apply, create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. For questions about the recruiting process or to request accommodations, contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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