Contract ARNP – Residential Adolescent Mental Health (Local)

Description

Position Type

Contract / 1099

Local provider preferred

Residential Treatment Center (Adolescent Population)

Purpose of the Role

The Contract ARNP provides psychiatric medication management and clinical collaboration for adolescents in a residential treatment setting. This role emphasizes an in-person and telehealth assessment, collaboration with therapists and medical staff, and continuity of care to support student safety, stabilization, and treatment progress.

Time & Presence Expectations

• In-Person Visits: Minimum 2 on-site visits per month (preferred: more as clinically indicated)
• Telehealth: Up to 2 telehealth days per month, as appropriate
• Availability: Ongoing availability for collaboration, order review, and urgent consultation as needed
  
  

In-person presence is strongly preferred to support accurate assessment, therapeutic alliance, and integrated care.

Key Responsibilities – Medication Management

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-ups
• Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications
• Review medication efficacy, side effects, and safety concerns
• Manage PRNs, standing orders, and medication titrations
• Collaborate with nursing on medication protocols and monitoring
  
  

Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with therapists, nursing staff, and clinical leadership
• Participate in provider collaboration meetings approximately every 8 weeks to review student progress
• Contribute psychiatric updates and recommendations
• Support a holistic, team-based treatment approach
  
  

Student Assessment & Oversight

• Perform in-person psychiatric assessments
• Provide diagnostic clarification as needed
• Assess risk related to self-harm, aggression, and medication side effects
• Support treatment planning through clinical insight
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely and thorough documentation in the EHR
• Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements and facility policies
• Practice within trauma-informed care standards
• Communicate clearly with nursing regarding medication orders and changes
  
  

Family & Systems Support

• Provide psychiatric input for parent communication when indicated
• Support continuity of care during admissions, transitions, and discharge planning
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Licensed ARNP / PMHNP in the State of Utah
• Active DEA registration
• Experience with adolescents and mental health settings
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Residential or higher-acuity adolescent care
• In-person psychiatric assessment experience
• Willingness to maintain consistent on-site presence
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A local, engaged provider who values face-to-face assessment
• A collaborative, relational care approach
• Interest in helping adolescents build medical self-advocacy skills
  
  

Contract Details

• Compensation: Contracted / negotiable
• Schedule: Flexible within required in-person parameters
• Duration: Ongoing contract