APP Psychiatry/UKHC

The Advanced Practice Provider ( APP ) functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital and hospital-based clinic setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in the inpatient/outpatient psychiatric setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients. Will be a combination of in person and telehealth services performed. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from step down to discharge. This role also will provide diagnosis and treatment of children & adolescents throughout the State as part of a clinical contract with Department of Juvenile Justice ( DJJ ). The APP may also play a backup role in the psych admission process on the ESH campus and for UK HealthCare’s EmPath unit or other areas the Department of Psychiatry provides services. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. Forbes magazine announced in February 2023 that it ranked the University of Kentucky sixth out of 500 total companies on its America’s Best Large Employers list. UK is listed second nationally in the education category. The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year. For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benefits, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement . In addition, the Department of Psychiatry provides paid time and funding for professional development to include monthly Grand Rounds, didactic teaching from our faculty as part of our resident physician education programs, CEU opportunities from several behavioral health-related ?elds across the University as well as opportunities to collaborate on research projects, published papers and other scholarly work. If you are interested in joining our team of behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)