Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptionalpension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

As a Psychiatric APNP, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Providing direct medical and psychiatric services to patients of WMHI in accordance with established institution policy, treatment methods, goals of patients and unit policy.
• Performing psychiatric exams.
• Prescribing medications and treatments.
• Providing psychiatric consultation with the patients and their families.
• Participating in and/or conducting in-service meetings, staffings (meetings to assign patient care responsibilities), case conference; and physical health assessments.

Starting annual salary
* is approximately $171,600, plus excellent benefits.

• * Salary includes $10.00 /hour add-on for Psychiatric Certification.
• 12-month probationary period is required. Pay schedule and range is 11/01.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

All applicants who may be appointed to these positions will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

A TB screen will be required prior to start, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed bythe facility prior to their start date.

Appointees must obtain a DEA number within 3 months of hire. Please note individuals who are required to obtain a registration in order to carry out duties in a state or federal agency are exempt from registration fees.

Individuals preparing to graduate from Psychiatric NP program are encouraged to apply. M
ust be a licensed APNP by the time of hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• License or eligible for license as an APNP with an emphasis in psychiatric/mental health by the State of Wisconsin. Eligible includes currently registered as an APNP in another state and are eligible to obtain licensure in WI OR you are within 3 months of graduation from a professional APNP program with an emphasis in psychiatric/mental health. License must be obtained by time of hire.
• Experience completing psychiatric assessments, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Experience developing treatment plans and providing medication management.
• Experience coordinating care with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Experience providing patient education on psychiatric diagnoses and treatments.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working with patients 18 years old or younger with mental health and substance abuse challenges.
• Experience working independently managing psychiatric patients in an inpatient facility.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record software (e.g., Cerner, Epic, etc.).

For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included,  .

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affliative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs,  .

The Final date to receive applications is 08/13/26 at 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.