Volunteers Of America, Utah·Salt Lake City, Utah
Provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and clinical oversight for individuals with serious mental illness in community and home-based settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary ACT team to develop person-centered treatment plans and provide crisis intervention.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%). Employee Assistance Program for all employees. 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service. Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period. $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available. Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly). Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off. Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible.
About Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah’s mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.
Make a Real Impact in Your Community
Join Volunteers of America, Utah, as a Psychiatric APRN on our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team—a nationally recognized, evidence-based model that delivers care where it's needed most: in the homes and neighborhoods of people with serious mental illness (SMI). This is not your typical clinic job. If you're passionate about high-impact, human-centered care, we want to hear from you.
Volunteers of America, Utah's ACT Team members directly provide services that are individually tailored with each client and address their specific preferences and goals. The approach with each client emphasizes the relationship building and active involvement in assisting clients to make improvements in functioning, to better manage symptoms, to achieve individual goals and to maintain optimism.
What You'll Do Provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and clinical oversight to individuals living with SMI Deliver care in community and home-based settings alongside a multidisciplinary ACT team Build long-term therapeutic relationships and help clients stay out of the hospital Participate in crisis intervention, team planning, and recovery-focused care coordination Enjoy autonomy, but never isolation—work with a supportive psychiatrist and clinical team What We’re Looking For Licensed APRN in Utah (or ability to obtain) with prescriptive authority At least 1 year of psychiatric experience—inpatient or community mental health preferred Comfortable working in field settings and with clients facing complex behavioral health challenges Clear communication, sound clinical judgment, and strong documentation skills Must be 21+, pass a drug screen and background check, and have a valid driver’s license
Collaborate with the team leader, psychiatrist, and entire Assertive Community Treatment team in sharing overall clinical responsibility for monitoring consumer treatment and take a lead role in coordinating and providing the team’s medication administration services Conduct psychiatric assessments including psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnoses; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living; family structure and relationships; and physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians as necessary Prescribe psychotropic medications; conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects; and educate clients and non-medical staff on medications and their side effects Be actively involved in both acute and long-term psychiatric inpatient treatment of clients Provide on-call crisis intervention and participate in on-call rotation Works with consumers and staff to develop and implement person-centered individual treatment plans that address psychiatric issues and align with clients' goals and preferences Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings Complete documentation and meet minimum service time based on ACT requirements Performing work on site is required to provide direct client care. This includes care in the community such as in patients’ homes, resource centers, streets, etc.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special consideration will be given to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
APRN license with experience working in inpatient psychiatric settings Experience working with individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder preferred Demonstrates an ability to use sound judgment within the scope of the position’s responsibilities Computer literate with familiarity of Microsoft Office Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures. Interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public Willingness to accept supervision and direction Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, have a good driving record and be insurable on the agency’s liability policy Pass a pre-employment drug screen and Utah DHS – Office of Licensing background screening
Physical Demands Work is performed inside and outside of an office environment Must have ability to climb stairs, enter client homes, as well as deliver services in shelter, on the street, etc
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Utah often reflect steady demand for staff who can support clients in structured, high-acuity settings. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, age 21+, and comfort responding to behavioral outbursts, along with passing background and drug screenings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm you can meet the screening and response expectations before applying.