Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “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, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, 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 nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

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 outpatient services in collaboration with a range of professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, other advance practice providers, and social workers. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Working with a designated supervisor, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health, including brief psychotherapy and treatment of transitional age youth (15-25 years old). 

Essential Functions

• Collect comprehensive histories of new patients.
• Conduct basic physical and psychosocial assessments of individuals and/or families. Work with physicians and other clinicians in delivery of care.
• Manage common episodic and chronic illnesses and administer medication and treatments as prescribed; obtain treatment consents as needed.
• Provide counseling and health training.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Participate in research activities.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Minimum Requirements

Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse:

Required Education
A Master's degree in Nursing and graduation from an accredited nursing program. 
Required Trainings/Certifications
Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority. 
Required Experience
Three (3) years nursing experience.

- OR -

Physician Assistant:

Required Education
Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited Physician Assistant program. 
Required Trainings/Certifications

• Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority. 
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 

Required Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience is required. 

Additional Qualifications Considered

Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse:

• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health as Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) is ideal. 
• Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. 

- OR -

Physician Assistant:

• Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry is ideal. 
• Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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