APRN/Psych PA

Summary

Odyssey House of Utah is a non-profit mental health and addiction treatment center recognized for its excellence in Utah. The Full-Time Psychiatric APRN plays a crucial role in expanding one's career in social work and addiction treatment, offering flexible schedules to accommodate personal and professional commitments.

Job Location

Salt Lake City

Compensation

DOE

Benefits

• Access to 24/7 EAP program for mental health support and more!
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Flexible scheduling
• Highest pay for overnight shifts and holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Learning and collaborative environment
• Immediate eligibility to participate in 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match
• 5 days of paid time off
• Extra time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff
• Sabbatical Program for 5 years of service
• On-Demand Pay for early access to earned wages
• UTA free passes available for commuting

Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments of patients with chronic mental health conditions.
• Establishes psychiatric diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with and provides expertise to the multidisciplinary team regarding patient’s treatment.
• Writes specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.
• Provides appropriate direction to the team regarding patient care issues.
• Communicates effectively with community partners.
• Participates in a team model of care delivery.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Is responsible for timely and accurate written documentation or dictation of patient care encounters/procedures.

Patient Care

• Provides care that is patient-centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all team members.
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.

Professionalism

• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient, and change-oriented.
• As necessary, participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups.

Qualifications

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff.
• Reliability to deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs within the team.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Must-Have Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited nursing or PA program.
• Active Utah State license to practice within APRN/PA scope.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license.
• Not excluded from participating in government programs (OIG exclusion list).
• CPR certification and advanced life support certifications, if relevant to the practice area.
• (ACLS, PALS, NRP)
• Ability and/or willingness to become Medication Assisted Treatment waived.
• Ability to care for acutely and chronically ill patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete required documentation with timeliness and accuracy.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications.
• Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and a valid Utah driver’s license.

EEOC Statement

Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.