About this role

Following an integrated, collaborative model, Student Wellness unites the components of the health and well-being for MSU students including prevention, health promotion, public health, medical services, dental services, and counseling & psychological services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric health care to MSU students in a compassionate, ethical, and professional manner. In this role, a Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PPA) is expected to:

Obtain a comprehensive history, diagnose disorders, prescribe psychotropic and other medications to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorder, and improve functional health.
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests if indicated.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
Provide appropriate patient education and coordinate referrals to other mental health care services if needed.
Work closely with the MSU Psychiatrist and integrated behavioral health team, consulting on and supporting diagnoses and treatment options with Medical Services and counseling staff.
Provide urgent psychiatric consultation and care for acutely ill students, including through same-day access appointments, as needed.
Serve as a collaborative resource for Student Wellness providers, fielding curbside consultations, questions, and clinical advice from Medical Services and Counseling and Psychological Services staff regarding psychiatric care.
Precept and supervise nurse practitioner students, as assigned.
Participate in designated committees and integrated treatment teams with Counseling and Psychological Services, as assigned.
Participate in Student Wellness outreach, education, and promotional activities, such as speaking at student clubs, campus events, or other engagements, as assigned.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric and behavioral health services.
Contribute clinical input to the development and revision of psychiatric care protocols and policies, as assigned.
Provide culturally responsive psychiatric care that reflects the needs of MSU’s diverse student population, including LGBTQ+, international, and other underrepresented students.

Key Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty and current national certification as a PMHNP. OR – Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program; plus completion of a post-graduate Psychiatry fellowship or completion of a Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) in Psychiatry; and current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Montana license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority OR Montana license to practice as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant (or eligible).
Current DEA registration (or eligible).
Demonstrated experience with treatment skills required of a PMHNP/PPA provider including knowledge of current health trends and current medications.
Evidence of ongoing continuing education in psychopharmacology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years of experience as a psychiatric provider preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Experience working in a Medical Services setting or as a consultant to Medical Services providers and counseling staff.
College health experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.