Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

University of Alaska Anchorage

The Student Health and Counseling Center is seeking a State of Alaska licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a part time position. This individual will work in a student centered environment, supporting students through assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health related needs.

This position serves as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, independently diagnosing and treating a broad range of acute and chronic mental health conditions within a large campus population. The role includes conducting assessments and screenings, prescribing and managing psychiatric medications, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests in compliance with CLIA standards, and coordinating referrals with primary care and specialty providers. Responsibilities also include crisis intervention, timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation, health education and prevention initiatives, and active collaboration with campus and community partners.

To thrive in this role, a successful candidate will bring advanced physical and mental health assessment expertise, strong diagnostic judgment, and exceptional communication and counseling skills to support clients with complex, multi-faceted needs. You should be confident in medical and psychiatric treatment planning including alternative approaches and demonstrate accuracy in clinical documentation, laboratory procedures, and safe management of hazardous materials. Success in this position requires a thorough understanding of professional, state, and federal healthcare guidelines, as well as strict adherence to ethical and legal standards, including confidentiality and controlled substance regulations. You should be comfortable leading clients and interdisciplinary teams, delivering presentations and education, making appropriate referrals, and managing complex cases with professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence.

This position requires advanced knowledge of general medicine and behavioral health. Nurse Practitioners working at this level are capable of evaluating and treating more complex cases where experience is essential. Nurse Practitioners at this level are able to use their experience to make timely judgments in assessing complicated problems and to make independent decisions regarding treatment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited postsecondary institution and five years relevant postgraduate professional experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience;

OR

Doctorate in relevant field with clinical internship and four years relevant postgraduate professional experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Appropriate state licensure required. Additional education/training in a specialized area of study. Certification in specialty area (i.e. ANCC or AANP) and a Federal DEA number for prescribing medications may be required.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) must hold an active RN license, a Master's or Doctoral degree (MSN/DNP/PMC) from an accredited program, and certification-most commonly the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). They must have and maintain their State of Alaska licenses as well as their board certification.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, term exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 82, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Michele Bach, at mailto:mmbach@alaska.edu.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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