Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Psychiatry Consultant
About the job
- Provider experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings is required.
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Current or eligible licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Vermont State Board of Nursing or as a Physician Assistant from the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice is required.
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up consultations for patients presenting with acute mental health needs in the Emergency Department.
- Work autonomously while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatry attendings, residents, emergency medicine providers, social workers, mental health technicians, and medical students.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management and crisis intervention.
- Coordinate care transitions with inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient providers, and community resources.
- Contribute to documentation, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of best practices in emergency psychiatry care.
- Clinical experience with patients in acute mental health crisis.
- The demonstrated ability to navigate high-volume and high-stress situations while functioning as a solutions-oriented member of a diverse multidisciplinary care team.
- A master's degree.
- A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner credential from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
- A Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
About the company
The University of Vermont Health Network coordinates a group of hospitals and affiliated clinics across northern New York and Vermont to deliver patient care close to where people live. It combines community hospital services with academic medicine, sharing knowledge and resources to offer access to advanced technology and treatment options. Care is delivered through coordinated networks rather than isolated institutions, with teams across hospitals working together to treat patients cost-effectively and compassionately. The network’s goal is to improve patients’ lives by providing high-quality care near home, supported by the expertise of the University of Vermont Colleges of Medicine and Nursing and Health Sciences.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Fanny Allen purchase saves $4 million to $6 million over 15 years.
- The surgical center approval preserves growth, despite caps on pricing and advertising.
- UVM Health's 2026 restructuring cuts $9.5 million annually, strengthening near-term financial stability.
What critics are saying
- Regulators forced a 2024 construction pause, pushing the surgical center opening to 2027.
- UVM Health eliminated 142 positions on June 9, 2026, signaling deeper cost pressure.
- If budget limits persist, service cuts and delayed expansion threaten regional leadership and access.
What makes UVM Medical Center unique
- Vermont's only tertiary care center, UVM Medical Center anchors complex regional outpatient care.
- Green Mountain Care Board approved the $17.3 million Fanny Allen purchase on July 26, 2024.
- The South Burlington surgical center targets a 4,800-case capacity gap by 2030.
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