Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Outpatient)

Position Summary:   The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine , Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry , is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide  care within the clinic setting.  The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team who will contribute to excellence in program administration, patient care, patient safety, research, quality improvement, and teaching.  Position Highlights: Interdisciplinary Collaboration : Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers within a prestigious academic medical center. Academic Integration : Engage in a teaching environment with active involvement in mentoring, case conferences, grand rounds, and interdisciplinary teaching sessions. Quality & Innovation : Participate in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboards to evaluate and improve patient care delivery. Autonomy : Practice in an independent, outpatient clinic with professional support from the Pediatric Ambulatory Division Administrator. Resource Navigation : Facilitate patient referrals to community healthcare resources in collaboration with social services and case management. Core Responsibilities : Psychiatric Assessment : Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams; identify physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings to formulate accurate diagnoses. Diagnostic Management : Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests, communicating results and documentation in a timely manner. Treatment Planning : Develop and monitor pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans for psychiatric conditions, adjusting based on patient response and effectiveness. Clinical Documentation : Write accurate progress notes, procedure notes, and orders within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Patient Education : Counsel patients and families regarding mental health maintenance, disease management, and preventive behaviors. Regulatory Compliance : Maintain key regulatory requirements including CMS, Joint Commission, and institutional privileging standards. Professional Development : Stay current on developments in the field of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine through professional associations, literature, and continuing education. Schedule: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Salaried (Exempt) Department/Division Highlights: The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine believes that behavioral health values the whole-person approach. We are committed to developing and sustain a community where everyone is seen, heard and valued; a department community that reflects the wider community, and a department culture that incorporates social justice into all aspects of its mission(s). We are dedicated to creating an ongoing process of systems change aimed at building and improving a culture of inclusion, equity and racial justice and are constantly examining our biases and working to target racial and other disparities so that we can better serve the behavioral health of the community. Qualifications: Preferred Experience: Previous APP Psychiatry experience preferred. Open to new grads Minimum Education: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization. Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization. Minimum Requirements: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certification Requirements American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) DEA registration (if required for the position) Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization Physician Assistant Wisconsin Physician Assistant License Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)             Certification Requirements American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) DEA registration (if required for the position) Why MCW: MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Supportive and collaborative work environment. A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.  Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.  As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off and more! Organizational Overview Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Specialty Group Children’s Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children’s Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children’s Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory cli