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**Open Date** 01/14/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN16688N

**Job Title** PS Nurse Practitioner

**Working Title** Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PRN

**Career Progression Track** UGR

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 8-16

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

1 to 2 days weekly (specific day is negotiable)

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00987 - CON CLINICAL AFFAIRS &FAC PRAC

**Location** Other

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $85 hourly

**Close Date** 04/12/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP ) to provide integrated psychiatric care, including both psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment, within the College’s Practice and Community Collaboration. This role will be based at either the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake ( UICSL ), the University of Utah’s RedMed Employee Health Clinic, or a combination of the two, depending on program needs and provider interest.

At UICSL , the PMHNP will serve American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in a setting that integrates traditional Indigenous healing practices with Western medicine. At RedMed, the PMHNP will provide psychiatric care to university employees within an occupational/employee health model.

This position offers a high degree of professional autonomy within a supportive, mission-driven academic practice, with opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and mentor future psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Most clinics operate during standard daytime hours, Monday–Friday.

Please Apply at:**https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194857**

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide longitudinal mental health care, including evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., supportive, CBT -informed, trauma-informed, or other appropriate modalities) and psychopharmacologic management.

* Develop and implement integrated treatment plans that combine medication management and psychotherapy, tailored to individual patient needs and cultural context.

* Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards.

* Recognize psychiatric emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency care and triage.

* Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.

* Integrate mental health care with general health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness strategies that are culturally responsive and trauma-informed.

* Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners including primary care, therapists, social services, pharmacy, insurance, and community agencies.

* Provide individualized patient education and counseling that reflects the patient’s clinical needs, cultural background, and social context.

* Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in compliance with medical record policies and regulatory standards.

* Participate in quality improvement and program evaluation activities.

* Serve as a preceptor for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinic and program goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

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

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

The College of Nursing has a preference for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with:

- Interest and/or expertise working with underserved or Indigenous populations, employee health, or community-based mental health settings.

- Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, and academic practice.

Special Instructions Summary

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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