ARNP – Residential Adolescent Mental Health; Local

Overview

Description The Contract ARNP provides psychiatric medication management and clinical collaboration for adolescents in a residential treatment setting. This role emphasizes an in-person and telehealth assessment, collaboration with therapists and medical staff, and continuity of care to support student safety, stabilization, and treatment progress.

Position Type Contract / 1099

Location Local provider preferred

Population Residential Treatment Center (Adolescent Population)

In-person presence is strongly preferred to support accurate assessment, therapeutic alliance, and integrated care.

• In-Person Visits:
  Minimum 2 on-site visits per month (preferred: more as clinically indicated)
• Telehealth:
  Up to 2 telehealth days per month, as appropriate
• Availability:
  Ongoing availability for collaboration, order review, and urgent consultation as needed

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-ups
• Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications
• Review medication efficacy, side effects, and safety concerns
• Manage PRNs, standing orders, and medication titrations
• Collaborate with nursing on medication protocols and monitoring

• Work closely with therapists, nursing staff, and clinical leadership
• Participate in provider collaboration meetings approximately every 8 weeks to review student progress
• Contribute psychiatric updates and recommendations
• Support a holistic, team-based treatment approach

• Perform in-person psychiatric assessments
• Provide diagnostic clarification as needed
• Assess risk related to self-harm, aggression, and medication side effects
• Support treatment planning through clinical insight

• Complete timely and thorough documentation in the EHR
• Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements and facility policies
• Practice within trauma-informed care standards
• Communicate clearly with nursing regarding medication orders and changes

• Provide psychiatric input for parent communication when indicated
• Support continuity of care during admissions, transitions, and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Licensed ARNP / PMHNP in the State of Utah
• Active DEA registration
• Experience with adolescents and mental health settings
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care

• Residential or higher-acuity adolescent care
• In-person psychiatric assessment experience
• Willingness to maintain consistent on-site presence

• A local, engaged provider who values face-to-face assessment
• A collaborative, relational care approach
• Interest in helping adolescents build medical self-advocacy skills

• Compensation:
  Contracted / negotiable
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible within required in-person parameters
• Duration:
  Ongoing contract