Mid-Level (APRN/PA) - BHSL Consult Liaison Service
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) in the Behavioral Health Service Line Consult Liaison service will augment the psychiatrist's ability to provide medical services to patients – collect and document data, conduct diagnostic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services throughout UAMS.
Job description
Job Requirements
- Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care within the provider's scope of practice.
- Obtain and document detailed psychiatric and medical histories, including presenting symptoms, mental health history, medications, substance use, social history, and risk factors.
- Perform mental status examinations and assess patients for depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and other behavioral health conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient needs, evidence-based practices, and established standards of care.
- Prescribe, administer, and manage psychiatric and other medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and clinical protocols.
- Monitor medication effectiveness, therapeutic response, adverse effects, interactions, and patient adherence; adjust treatment as clinically appropriate.
- Provide ongoing psychiatric and medical follow-up to evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Identify and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies and patients presenting with acute behavioral or safety concerns.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Master's Degree in Nursing
- Current and valid Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas
- APRN License (PMHNP - Psychiatry Specialty)
- National Certification as an APRN
- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies
- Physician Assistant Certificate of Registration with the Arkansas Medical Board
- Physician Assistant Certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Both Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
- Psychiatry inpatient experience preferred
- Current BLS preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan up to 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.