APP Psychiatry - UNL Health Center (Part-Time)

This role provides a combination of telehealth and in-person visits, with an emphasis on outpatient psychiatric medication management, including care for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The provider will collaborate closely with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in support of UNL students. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with 2-5 years of experience; new graduates will not be considered.

• Part-Time, 0.5 FTE (Exempt)

• Shifts scheduled Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

• No weekends, holidays, or on call

• Flexible scheduling, with options such as 2 days one week and 3 days the next

• Excellent work-life balance

• Opportunity to take time off when school is on holiday breaks

Provide comprehensive care to individuals with various DSM-5 psychiatric conditions in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting for medical patients. Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures. . Examine and diagnose patients, develop treatment plans, manage psychotropic medications, collaborate with other medical providers, perform testing and administrative support functions as needed.                                                       

• Master’s degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program OR bachelor’s degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice OR if bachelor’s degree with less than ten years current active experience sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a Master’s degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program within three years from date of transfer or hire and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice required.
• Ability to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) [Or if new graduate, eligible for certification and certification completed prior to beginning to provide care] required.

• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska (or eligible for license prior to beginning to provide care) required.

• Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms required.
• Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills required.
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching/education resources required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols required.
• Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals required.

• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required. 

• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.   

• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.  

• Possess waiver for prescribing Buprenorphine upon hire for inpatient and emergency departments required.

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification preferred.

Sarah Placzek

splaczek@nebraskamed.com