Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience Posting Start Date: 11/6/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is dedicated to high-quality medical student, resident, and fellow education, excellence in patient care, and advancing the science in psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences through clinical trials and ongoing collaborative research. The Freeman Center for Developmental Disabilities offers coordinated, person-centered care for adults with developmental disabilities. Our expert team provides primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, nurse care coordination, social work and dietary support in an accessible setting, so patients have coordinated care plans and fewer separate visits. The College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant at the Freeman Center. Essential Functions - Working with a designated supervisor, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health. - Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting. - Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations & assessments for new & returning outpatients. - Develop & implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management & psychotherapy as appropriate. - Provide crisis intervention & stabilization for acute psychiatric conditions presenting in the outpatient setting. - Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and clinically significant changes in patient status to relevant members of the treatment team in accordance with applicable privacy and documentation standards - Collaborate with Freeman Center multidisciplinary team members and other referring or treating professionals to coordinate care and support continuity of treatment. - Engage in continuous professional development & stay current with advancements in the field of psychiatry. Nurse Practitioner- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Required Education - A Master's Degree in nursing and graduation from an ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program. Required Trainings/Certifications - Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority - Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health as Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) Required Experience - Three (3) years nursing experience. - Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty. Additional Qualifications Considered - Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. - Previous experience as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. - OR - Physician Assistant Required Education - Master's Degree from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Required Trainings/Certifications - Active Ohio Physician Assistant License - Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and current/valid license in the state of Ohio prior to start. Additional Qualifications Considered - Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry. - Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. - Previous experience as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor is ideal. Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Sitting - Often - Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often - Hearing, listening - Often - Talking - Often - Standing - Often - Walking - Often - Bending - Seldom - Stooping - Seldom - Kneeling, squatting - Seldom - Reaching overhead - Seldom - Pulling, pushing - Seldom Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary based on experience - Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) - Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs - Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu. REQ: 104446