Psychiatric Physician Assistant Specialty Care II (Dual Posted with Job ID 59355)

This is a dual posting with job ID 59355. Only one position will be filled between both postings, depending on the qualifications of the final candidate.
 

The Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for full-time, licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Psychiatry team to provide services in our adult consult and/or outpatient service lines.

Consultation opportunities exist within other departments’ inpatient clinics, the main MU Hospital, and offers an emergency room assessment unit to assist with crisis stabilization, intake, and discharge planning.

Outpatient care is provided at two locations: South Providence Psychiatry and Battle Avenue Psychiatry Clinic. We also offer several specialized treatments at our Interventional Psychiatry Clinic, such as Electronic convulsive therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Cranial Electrostimulation (CES), intranasal ketamine for treating refractory depression, and inpatient postpartum depression treatment.
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri is dedicated to the treatment of patients, education of learners and research into mental illness. The department provides a full array of services including inpatient care at the University of Missouri Psychiatric Hospital (MUPC), 24/7 emergency and hospital consultative services and outpatient adult and child clinics. https://medicine.missouri.edu/departments/psychiatry/.

This position will hold the title of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. 
 

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

CAQ/ANCC Certified
 

Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

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