Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Overview</H2> </div><div>As 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.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Essential Functions</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Working with a designated supervisor, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health. </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participate in clinical research activities.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collect comprehensive histories of new patients.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct basic physical and psychosocial assessments of individuals and/or families. Work with physicians and other clinicians in delivery of care.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manage common episodic and chronic illnesses and administer medication and treatments as prescribed; obtain treatment consents as needed.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide counseling and health training.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain accurate records.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Perform related duties based on departmental need.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Minimum Requirements</H2> </div><div>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 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.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Physical Requirements/Work Environment</H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Sitting - Often </li><li>Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often </li><li>Hearing, listening - Often </li><li>Talking - Often </li><li>Standing - Often </li><li>Walking - Often </li><li>Bending - Seldom </li><li>Stooping - Seldom </li><li>Kneeling, squatting - Seldom </li><li>Reaching overhead - Seldom </li><li>Pulling, pushing - Seldom </li></ul></div></div>Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (<a href="https://www.uc.edu/employees/hr/benefits.html">UC Benefits Link</a>) 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: <ul> <li>Competitive salary based on experience</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)</li> <li>Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs</li> <li>Professional development & mentorship opportunities</li> </ul> To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.uc.edu/careers.html" style="color:#467886">https://www.uc.edu/careers.html</a> UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;color:#467886" title="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents">https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents</a> 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 Human Resources at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" style="color:#467886">[email protected]</a>. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 99359 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE

Research Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, COM, Department of Psychiatry (Cincinnati, OH, US, 45221) @ University of Cincinnati

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