Nurse Pract 3 (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

Department Purpose

Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) provides primary care, mental health, urgent care, laboratory, pharmacy, health education and counseling services to registered UC Davis students. SHCS serves approximately 300 patients per day during the school year. The mission is to provide campus health and wellness resources that enable students to successfully achieve their academic goals and life-long wellness. SHCS has approximately 160 staff including managers, senior professionals, professional and support staff, student employees, interns and post doc residents. SHCS is accredited by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care), and IACS (International Association for Counseling Services). For more information on the department, see http://shcs.ucdavis.edu.

Job Summary

Under the supervision, direction and in close collaboration with the Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) Chief of Psychiatry, provides outpatient psychiatric services including medical management and referral for hospitalization and residential treatment services; performs clinical care and provides consultation to program medical and mental health staff for psychiatric care determinations; provides consultation and education for mental health trainee programs. Complies with program, campus and University of California policies and procedures and all State and Federal legal requirements.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift/assist in moving patients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infection diseases are present.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
• This position is subject to pre-placement screening provided by Occupational Health Services. Pre-placement screening will consist infection control testing that includes blood tests for TB screening and other infectious diseases and may include a physical exam, provided by Occupational Health Services, given at no charge to the applicant. This is done to meet Federal, State and University requirements.
• Position subject to credentialing process at Student Health and Counseling Services.
• May work overtime, when needed.
• Position requires signing a statement acknowledging requirement to report child abuse (CANRA) and requirement to report suspected abuse of dependent adults and elders.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience in clinical practice (2-3 years preferred).
• Current valid California (CA) RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Experience and/or interest in working with college age individuals from diverse social, cultural or socio-cultural background.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with diverse individuals

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR Certification
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience working with Practice Management Database and/or Electronic Medical Record system.
• Experience working in a University student health and counseling setting.
• Experience working with historically underrepresented or under-served student communities at major research university.
• Experience working in an integrative medical and mental health service or a collaborative care model.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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