University of Utah

PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah$132K — $152K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse license in the state of practice
  • ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
  • Preferred 2 years of experience in ambulatory mental health
  • Experience with direct, semi-independent patient care in outpatient facilities

Responsibilities

  • Perform mental health evaluations and diagnoses
  • Create treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
  • Triaging and making appropriate referrals
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary treatment team
  • Prescribe psychiatric medications and develop medication management plans
  • Provide psychotherapy to patients
  • Conduct safety planning for at-risk patients

Benefits

  • Participation in Utah Retirement Systems (URS) for eligible new hires
  • Support for professional development and training opportunities
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements including remote care
  • Commitment to improving access to education and working with diverse populations
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Full Job Description
Announcement

Details

Open Date
07/29/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45780B

Job Title
PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Working Title
PMHNP - HMHI OP Farmington Clinic

Career Progression Track
UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical

Location
Campus

City
Farmington, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$132,661 - $152,147

Close Date
10/29/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position provides outpatient psychiatric care and mental health treatment to patients seen in a Huntsman Mental Health Institute Outpatient Clinic. This position may be required to diagnose, create treatment plans, prescribe psychiatric medications, establish medication management treatment plans, provide psychotherapy and potentially administer medications for patients in an outpatient setting, either in clinic or remotely, within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Preforming mental health evaluations, diagnosing, creating treatment plans, triaging, making referrals when appropriate, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team, prescribing medication, providing psychotherapy and safety planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.


  • Must hold a valid registered license in the state where they intend to practice as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse and have successfully completed ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).


Preferred:
  • 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred


Preferences

2 years of direct, semi-independent, patient care in an ambulatory mental health outpatient facility.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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