Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Psychiatry Consultant (ED) - UVMMC

This Psychiatry position at University of Vermont Health Network is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

University of Vermont Health Network lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $64k to $87k annually.

This is approximately 75% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in Burlington, Vermont.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Consultations, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, Medication Management, Crisis Intervention, Care Coordination, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up consultations for patients presenting with acute mental health needs in the Emergency Department. Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication management and crisis intervention, while coordinating care transitions.