Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP) - Outpatient Psychiatry

About the role

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams; identify physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings to formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests, communicating results and documentation in a timely manner.
• Develop and monitor pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans for psychiatric conditions, adjusting based on patient response and effectiveness.
• Write accurate progress notes, procedure notes, and orders within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Counsel patients and families regarding mental health maintenance, disease management, and preventive behaviors.
• Maintain key regulatory requirements including CMS, Joint Commission, and institutional privileging standards.
• Stay current on developments in the field of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine through professional associations, literature, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure: Current state licensure and board certification (PMHNP certification preferred).
• Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, proficiency in EMR documentation, and commitment to evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and scheduling requirements.

Department/Division Highlights

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW believes in the whole-person approach to behavioral health, aiming to create a community where everyone is seen, heard, and valued. They are dedicated to systems change, promoting equity and racial justice, and continuously addressing biases to better serve the community.

Minimum Education and Requirements

• Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
• Wisconsin RN License.
• Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License.
• Certification Requirements: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), DEA registration (if required for the position).
• Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization (Psychiatric Mental Health NP - PMHNP).

Departmental Values

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and embraces human differences. They act in caring ways, engage in collaborative efforts, approach the world with curiosity, advance inclusive practices, demonstrate integrity, and treat everyone with respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.