Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Psychiatry Consultant (ED) - UVM at University of Vermont Health Network

Burlington, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

87.73

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluations, Consultations, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Medication Management, Crisis Intervention, Care Coordination, Quality Improvement, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Acute Mental Health Crisis Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Medical Group Operations Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80 Shift: Day/Eve-8-10Hr Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $64.00 Mid $75.87 Max $87.73 Recruiter: Claire Ross Summary The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join the Psychiatry Consult Team in our busy Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of emergency medicine and behavioral health in a dynamic, high-volume academic medical center in Burlington, Vermont. UVMMC is located between the shores of Lake Champlain and the foothills of the Green Mountains, where you can practice the career you love with easy access to the outdoor activities every New England season has to offer. Primary shift coverage needs are Mon - Fri 1:30pm - 9pm and weekends between 8am - 8pm. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up consultations for patients presenting with acute mental health needs in the Emergency Department. Work autonomously while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatry attendings, residents, emergency medicine providers, social workers, mental health technicians, and medical students. Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management and crisis intervention. Coordinate care transitions with inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient providers, and community resources. Contribute to documentation, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of best practices in emergency psychiatry care. Experience Provider experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings is required. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience with patients in acute mental health crisis, and the demonstrated ability to navigate high-volume and high-stress situations while functioning as a solutions-oriented member of a diverse multidisciplinary care team. Education, Licensure, and Certifications Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred. Current (or eligible) licensure an APRN from the VT State Board of Nursing or as a PA from the VT State Board of Medical Practice. NP: PMHNP credential from ANCC or AANP desired. PA: CAQ-Psy credential from NCCPA desired. UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together. This is a bargaining union position. About Us The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up consultations for patients presenting with acute mental health needs in the Emergency Department. Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management and crisis intervention, while coordinating care transitions.