IU Health Medical Group- Metro Region is seeking a
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our
Virtual Care Behavioral Health team!
This position provides virtual consults to 15+ emergency departments, inpatient units, and primary care offices throughout the state of Indiana.
Position Details: - Full-Time
- Monday-Friday
- Rotating weekends, no holidays
- No call
- 20% inpatient work, 80% outpatient work
- Team includes 1 psychiatrist and 10 advanced practice providers
- Patient population: psychiatric patients throughout the lifespan- children, teens, adults, geriatric
- 24/7 access to therapists and social workers
- Practice locations: Indianapolis (Gateway building) and Virtual (Home)
Key Responsibilities - Crisis assessment, including dispositioning patients presenting for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, suicide attempts, acute psychosis, and substance abuse treatment
- Medication management, medication and treatment recommendations, capacity evaluations, and triage
Qualifications: - PMHNP-BC or PA with psychiatric certification and strong psychiatric background required
- At least one year of psychiatric APP experience required
IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.
Community DescriptionIndianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
