Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, a vital role dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental health care with enthusiasm and expertise. In this position, you will provide advanced psychiatric assessments, develop treatment plans, and administer a variety of therapeutic interventions to diverse patient populations. Your energetic approach will help foster a supportive environment where patients feel empowered on their journey toward mental wellness. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient assessments, mental status examinations, and diagnostic evaluations utilizing clinical research and medical terminology.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, medication administration, and therapy options such as behavioral health interventions.
• Administer injections such as botulinum toxin treatments and dermal fillers, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, hospice & palliative medicine, and senior care settings.
• Manage electronic health records (EHR systems) like Epic or eClinicalWorks efficiently while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate medical documentation.
• Perform specialized procedures including spinal taps, venipuncture, IV infusion, catheterization, and tube feeding assessments when necessary.
• Participate in telehealth services to expand access to mental health care using telehealth experience best practices.

Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing; experience with psychopharmacology is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those in assisted living or nursing home environments.
• Experience with diverse clinical settings such as hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU experience, or Level I/II trauma centers is advantageous.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth; familiarity with CPT coding and ICD-10 coding for accurate documentation.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy knowledge, diagnostic evaluation techniques including laboratory experience and medical imaging is essential.
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to perform physical examinations and vital signs measurement confidently.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams providing acute pain management, infection control measures, and case management services. Join us in delivering compassionate mental health care that transforms lives! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities in areas such as hospice & palliative medicine, memory care, and post-acute care experience. This paid role ensures you are valued for your expertise while contributing meaningfully to our community’s well-being.

Pay: $122,239.75 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lehi, UT