Job Title: Research Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, COM, Department of Psychiatry
Posting Start Date: 9/29/25
Job Description:
Job OverviewAs one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.
The College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant candidate to join our team of international leaders committed to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders. The successful candidate will provide clinical research assessments and outpatient services in collaboration with a range of professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, other advanced practice providers, and social workers. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to academic excellence in research and clinical care.
Essential Functions- Working with a designated supervisor, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health.
- Participate in clinical research activities.
- Collect comprehensive histories of new patients.
- Conduct basic physical and psychosocial assessments of individuals and/or families. Work with physicians and other clinicians in delivery of care.
- Manage common episodic and chronic illnesses and administer medication and treatments as prescribed; obtain treatment consents as needed.
- Provide counseling and health training.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Minimum RequirementsNurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse:Required EducationA master's degree in nursing and graduation from an ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program.
Required Trainings/CertificationsActive 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 ExperienceThree (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 EducationMaster'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/CertificationsCertification 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
