The University of Alabama·Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical services, diagnosis, and treatment for patients within the UMC Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinic. Responsibilities include supervising other positions, instructing students, and collaborating with enterprise services to ensure accurate billing and documentation.
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208446 - UMC Psychiatry
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The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical services and assists physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Makes independent decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists and instructs students. Supervises other positions.
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Provides clinical services for the University Medical Center Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinic. Uses independent decision making in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists psychiatrists within their specific scope of expertise. Works to improve efficiency, organization, and patient/clinic flow. Assists with day-to-day operations, resolves issues, and contributes to the improvement of quality of care, as well as patient and provider satisfaction.
Follows all established clinical procedures and workflows for patient care and communication, privacy/security, and other regulatory requirements. Partners with the enterprise services division of the college, including Health Informatics, Medical Billing, Medical Records and others to ensure patient billing and documentation are complete and accurate.
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Nurse Practitioner Certificate and two (2) years of nursing experience. Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Alabama in good standing.
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Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of behavioral/mental health.
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
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Excellent clinical, organizational and administrative skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively with student patients, faculty, staff and other health care professionals. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment. Desire to exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy, and tact in patient/staff interactions. Ability to maintain strict confidentially of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times.
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Experience providing behavioral health services to various age-populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.
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Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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Candidates must hold a Nurse Practitioner Certificate, a valid Alabama RN license, and certification in behavioral/mental health. A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required.
Market context
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner openings in Alabama are typically driven by ongoing behavioral health staffing needs, especially in settings serving patients with complex mental health conditions. This role is competitive because employers usually look for a Nurse Practitioner Certificate, a valid Alabama RN license, behavioral or mental health certification, and at least two years of nursing experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification details and prepare examples of psychiatric patient care before applying.