Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Position Summary

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.

Salary Information

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.

Job Details

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 by the 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.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

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

Qualifications

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.).

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How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

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* Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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* For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Allyvia Vang gconsin.gov.

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

Final date to receive applications

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.