CAPS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

UHC Minimum:
* Master's degree in an Accredited Nursing Education Program with licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
* Licensure to practice in the State of Georgia required by date of first employment.
* 2 or more years experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose age and psychological development are similar to traditional and non-traditional college students.

UHC Preferred:
* Two years of clinical experience in a college or university counseling or mental health setting.
* Professional familiarity with brief assessment, crisis intervention, medication evaluation, and medication monitoring.
* Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health (410-12-.01) in the State of Georgia.

CAPS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners provide age appropriate, time limited, crisis intervention as well as acute, chronic (within the CAPS scope of service), and preventive psychiatric care to students and eligible members of the University community. They provide initial evaluations for psychopharmacological interventions based on the presenting concern, clinical interview, subjective questionnaires, and consultation with counseling staff. Practitioners synthesize objective and subjective data to formulate a conceptualization of the client's diagnoses, primary problem, and basic plan for medication management or other recommended intervention. They also make internal and external referrals as indicated following practice guidelines and CAPS scope of service.

Sitting for extended periods, talking, hearing corrected to normal, corrected visual acuity adequate to utilize the electronic health record.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.