Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Psychiatry
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) will provide psychiatric care within the Primary Care Clinic at the Pat Walker Health Center, serving a diverse population of University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff.Key responsibilities include:
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic mental health conditions.
• Medication management.
• Health education and preventive care counseling for individual patients.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, counselors, and laboratory staff.
• Active participation in quality improvement initiatives and professional development.
The APRN/PA will work closely with a staff psychiatrist and must follow all prescription protocols, privileging processes, and the practice standards of the Arkansas State Board.
Note: Reliable, regular, and non-disruptive attendance is essential. The ability to foster and maintain respectful and collegial working relationships is a core requirement.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited psychiatric fellowship program for advanced practice providers
Active licensure from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (for APRNs) or Arkansas State Medical Board (for PAs)
Board certification: NCCA (for APRNs) or NCCPA (for PAs)
Current DEA registration
BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting
Prior experience working in a college health environment or with a college-age population
Experience in the management of substance use disorders
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
Proficient in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions
Skilled in obtaining patient histories and providing informed consent
Capable of recommending diagnostic testing and specialist referrals
Proficient in outpatient procedures and electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Ability to deliver both acute and preventive care education
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Physician
sbrenner@uark.edu
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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
