University of Utah
PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Title: PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Working Title: PMHNP – HMHI MHCCC Career Progression Track: UGR FLSA Code: Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week: 40.00 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift: Variable Work Schedule Summary: VP Area: U of U Health - Academics Department: 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment: External Posting Pay Rate Range: $129,161 - $148,647 Close Date: 12/24/2025 Priority Review Date: Posting may close at any time Job Summary
This position provides bedded outpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment to patients in the HMHI Adult Receiving Center. This position will prescribe medications and provide short-term treatment for SUD / mental health disorders within their scope of practice and according to State Law. The Adult Receiving Center at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) helps individuals get help during a mental health crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients are supported by a skilled team of mental health care professionals who help patients receive care and create a connection to community resources. The interventions are short, highly intensive, and focused on resolving mental health crisis in the least restrictive manner possible. This approach leads to better patient outcomes with lower cost to an emergency room visit due to reduction of unnecessary inpatient care. Care is individualized to the needs of each patient: Crisis evaluation focused on understanding individual needs; Psychiatric assessment of a person’s mental health condition; Medication prescribing, if needed, for stabilizing symptoms; Solution-focused therapy, peer support, and case management; Recommendations for next steps and connection to ongoing support; Crisis observation, if needed, for up to 23 hours. Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians. Performs physical examinations. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures. Orders and supervises the administration of blood products. Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions. Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences. Assists in the collection of data for research projects. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. Participates in special projects and committee functions. Minimum Qualifications
Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Must hold a valid registered license in the state where they intend to practice as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse and have successfully completed ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP - BC). Preferred: 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred Preferences
Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria. Special Instructions / 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 elect before becoming eligible for retirement. Contact Human Resources for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules. See URS and University HR contact information for questions about post-retirement rules. This position may require 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on various bases. Title IX and related regulations apply to education and employment. For accommodation requests or discrimination/ sexual misconduct concerns, contact the OEO/AA Director/Title IX Coordinator. More information at the university nondiscrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu. Others resources and safety information are available at safety.utah.edu and the Department of Public Safety. Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you hold a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? (The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Yes No, but will obtain within 30 days of hire No
* Do you have a valid registered license in the state where you intend to practice as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse?
Yes No
* Have you completed the ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)?
Yes No
Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact: (801) 581-2169 | employment@utah.edu
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PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Title: PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Working Title: PMHNP – HMHI MHCCC Career Progression Track: UGR FLSA Code: Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week: 40.00 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift: Variable Work Schedule Summary: VP Area: U of U Health - Academics Department: 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment: External Posting Pay Rate Range: $129,161 - $148,647 Close Date: 12/24/2025 Priority Review Date: Posting may close at any time Job Summary
This position provides bedded outpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment to patients in the HMHI Adult Receiving Center. This position will prescribe medications and provide short-term treatment for SUD / mental health disorders within their scope of practice and according to State Law. The Adult Receiving Center at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) helps individuals get help during a mental health crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients are supported by a skilled team of mental health care professionals who help patients receive care and create a connection to community resources. The interventions are short, highly intensive, and focused on resolving mental health crisis in the least restrictive manner possible. This approach leads to better patient outcomes with lower cost to an emergency room visit due to reduction of unnecessary inpatient care. Care is individualized to the needs of each patient: Crisis evaluation focused on understanding individual needs; Psychiatric assessment of a person’s mental health condition; Medication prescribing, if needed, for stabilizing symptoms; Solution-focused therapy, peer support, and case management; Recommendations for next steps and connection to ongoing support; Crisis observation, if needed, for up to 23 hours. Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Takes complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians. Performs physical examinations. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures. Orders and supervises the administration of blood products. Reaches tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions. Develops treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management. Participates in continuing medical education to include specialty and sub-specialty meetings, clubs, boards and conferences. Assists in the collection of data for research projects. Orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. Participates in special projects and committee functions. Minimum Qualifications
Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Must hold a valid registered license in the state where they intend to practice as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse and have successfully completed ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP - BC). Preferred: 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred Preferences
Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria. Special Instructions / 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 elect before becoming eligible for retirement. Contact Human Resources for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules. See URS and University HR contact information for questions about post-retirement rules. This position may require 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on various bases. Title IX and related regulations apply to education and employment. For accommodation requests or discrimination/ sexual misconduct concerns, contact the OEO/AA Director/Title IX Coordinator. More information at the university nondiscrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu. Others resources and safety information are available at safety.utah.edu and the Department of Public Safety. Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you hold a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? (The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Yes No, but will obtain within 30 days of hire No
* Do you have a valid registered license in the state where you intend to practice as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse?
Yes No
* Have you completed the ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)?
Yes No
Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact: (801) 581-2169 | employment@utah.edu
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