Job Description

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking an outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to work under the supervision and in collaboration with a WashU Psychiatrist. At WashU, youâ™ll be a critical part of our clinical team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. We offer telemedicine and in-person flexibility, a collegial work environment, newly designed and modern offices along with full administrative support.


This position offers a generous base salary, and uncapped additional quarterly bonuses tied to productivity.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide direct outpatient psychiatric care to patients.
• Focus on clinical care of patients with a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for assigned patients. 
• Prescribe and monitor medication. 
• Provide referrals for additional treatment needs.
• Provide psychotherapy as needed.
• Document, monitor, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of patient medical records. Maintain all required reports, record, statistics, etc.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Will function and be supervised under a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a Physician.

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification, Board Certified or other APP certifications with the mental health experience we seek

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification

• Basic Life Support certification

• A minimum of 1 year of diagnosis, evaluation, and medication management experience in an outpatient mental health setting

• Ability to travel to other locations

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Children, adolescents, and adult outpatient mental health experience
• Any additional outpatient mental health experience is a plus
• Illinois APN licensure is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Active Listening, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Ethics, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Timeline Management, Time Management

Grade

S30

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit:

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

About Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs. The faculty is composed of scholars, scientists, artists and members of the learned professions. They serve society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, creativity, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care.

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