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Purdue University

Nurse Practitioner, Staff Psychiatrist

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907


Job Summary

Provide psychiatric care to eligible Purdue students, in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Psychiatry Services Director at Counseling and Psychological Services. Responsible for conducting diagnostic evaluations and providing psychotropic medication management services. Work collaboratively with therapists and care managers providing care to students. Engage in regular consultation and collaboration with campus colleagues, such as medical providers at the Purdue Student Health Center (PUSH), and serve as an educational resource to the campus community.

This is a 9 month, academic year position.

Who We Are

At Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS),

our mission is to help Purdue University students maximize the value of their life experiences. As we develop collaborative relationships in a safe and respectful environment, the unique value and dignity of each individual and group are held paramount. For more information about our team and services, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/caps/ Psychiatry services at CAPS offers a cohesive team that works collaboratively and effectively in supporting student success. We value consultation, lifelong learning, and sharing expertise in providing high quality psychiatric care to students.

What Sets Us Apart:Our benefits start your first day of employmentProfessional development fundsRecent market adjustments for competitive payNo after hours on call and standard business hours with flex optionsPosition offers balance with academic year schedule plus university holidaysCareer Development: We have career paths and many opportunities for you to develop to your next Giant LeapWe serve a large international and diverse campus and student bodyThis role will offer you the opportunity to join a team to assist in aligning CAPS with our Steps to Leaps initiativesWhat We Are Looking For

Education and Experience:Required:

Masters or Doctorate NP degree, Indiana NP licensure, and PMHNP-BC certification (or equivalent, such as PMHCNS-BC)Must be eligible for or have current Indiana prescriptive authority and DEA registrationPreferred:

Three (3) years or more of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitionerExperience treating college students/young adultsSkills:

Required:

Ability to conduct psychiatric initial evaluations and follow-up medication management appointments and engage in case conceptualization to inform treatment planning, including the ability to make decisions regarding urgency of treatment needs should referral to crisis services be indicatedInterest and experience related to diversity, social justice, and advocacy, including knowledge and skills to promote effective engagement with students from diverse backgroundsSkills and interest in outreach and consultationKnowledge of, and adherence to, ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice, including confidentiality requirementsIndependent judgement and discretionExcellent written and oral communication skills, including those required to effectively document in an Electronic Health RecordAbility to function well as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment teamAbility to relate well to students, other CAPS staff, colleagues in other departments, faculty, and campus partnersAdditional Information

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this positionA background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions ImmediatelyBenefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation daysPurdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Career Stream: Professional 4

Pay Band: S085

Job Code: 20002879

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/