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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$171,030 / year median in Utah
+23% projected growth
Job Description
MSN Full Job Description Job Description :
Outpatient and Inpatient Medical Provider (Medical and Mental Health)Position Title :
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Location :
Resilience Health Medical Clinic (In person and Telehealth from Clinic) and affiliated partner sitesEmployment Type :
Full-Time.Compensation :
Competitive salary compensation based on experience, licensure level, and caseload. $120,000 to $140,000 per year for 5 days a week, full-time position.About Resilience Health:
Resilience Health is an outpatient primary care and behavioral health clinic dedicated to supporting patients transitioning from inpatient psychiatric facilities and local drug and alcohol detox or rehab programs. Resilience Health also provides the hospitalist medical consult services at multiple inpatient behavioral health hospitals. Resilience Health is a trauma-informed primary care and behavioral health practice specializing in mental health and substance use recovery. We help patients heal through consistent, structured, relationship-based care that focuses on long-term healing, emotional regulation, and improved functioning over time.Our model combines:
- Trauma-informed mental health care
- Medication management and medical support
- Frequent, consistent follow-up visits
- Collaboration with therapists, psychiatrists, hospitals, and recovery programs
- Education focused on brain health, trauma, and recovery We believe healing happens through safety, repetition, healthy connection, and practical support over time.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinical team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychiatric and primary care follow-up to patients who are in or recently discharged from behavioral health facilities or substance use treatment programs. Providers will collaborate closely with Lead Provider Mentors, supervising psychiatrists, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional continuity of care. This position is ideal for providers with a strong background in primary care, and chronic disease management who are passionate about long-term patient outcomes.Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care:
- Conduct virtual and in-person medical consultations for patients with co-occurring behavioral health and medical needs Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Manage psychiatric medications under the supervision of an attending psychiatrist
- Monitor treatment response, adherence, and adjust care as needed
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotation at the inpatient locations
- Participate in on-call rotation for night time phone call
Team Collaboration:
- Participate in weekly clinical team meetings and case reviews
- Coordinate care with the broader primary care and mental health team
- Work closely with Lead Provider Mentors to ensure consistency in protocols and care quality
Care Continuity:
- Support patients over a 6-24 month follow-up timeline with structured telehealth check-ins
- Track and document progress using evidence-based tools and protocols
- Communicate with referral sources and community partners as needed to support ongoing recovery
Required Qualifications/ Education and Licensure:
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Nurse Practitioner (MSN/DNP), or equivalent Active and unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in
Utah Experience:
- No Experience needed. 2-5 years of clinical experience, outpatient, primary care, behavioral health, or addiction recovery is a plus. We will consider new graduates.
- Experience managing psychiatric medications under supervision is preferred but not necessary
- This is an exciting growing practice.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong diagnostic, clinical decision-making, and documentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Comfort with telehealth platforms and electronic health records
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is based on experience and includes:- Competitive base salary with annual raises
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- CME reimbursement and paid CME time
- 401(k) employer contribution (available to employees working 32+ hours/week)
- Psychiatric supervision and professional development support from