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Specialist (Nurse Practitioner) – Psychiatry

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The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Nurse Practitioner

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a highly motivated and licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Texas. This faculty position is 100% outpatient, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping patients achieve better mental health and possess the necessary skills and qualifications to provide effective psychiatric care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses of patients in collaboration with a supervising physician

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, utilizing evidence-based interventions

• Prescribe and monitor medications and treatments, adjusting as necessary to achieve optimal patient outcomes

• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for self-care and coping

• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care and holistic treatment

• Document all patient encounters and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in the EPIC electronic medical record

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with new developments and trends in psychiatric care

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards of practice, including maintaining patient confidentiality and providing sensitive care

Qualifications:

• Current and valid license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas

• Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program

• Experience working in a psychiatric setting providing direct patient care preferred but will interview persons recently graduated

• Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications, treatment modalities, and evidence-based practices

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare providers

• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technology

Interested candidates should apply at UT Health Careers Website at https: //wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ reference number 25000289.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Additional Information

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.