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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Working Title: PMHNP - HMHI OP Farmington Clinic
Career Progression Track: UGR
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical
Location: Campus
City: Farmington, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $132,661 - $152,147
Close Date: 10/29/2026
Job Summary
This position provides outpatient psychiatric care and mental health treatment to patients seen in a Huntsman Mental Health Institute Outpatient Clinic. This position may be required to diagnose, create treatment plans, prescribe psychiatric medications, establish medication management treatment plans, provide psychotherapy and potentially administer medications for patients in an outpatient setting, either in clinic or remotely, within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Performing mental health evaluations, diagnosing, creating treatment plans, triaging, making referrals when appropriate, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team, prescribing medication, providing psychotherapy and safety planning.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Must hold a valid registered license in the state where they intend to practice as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse and have successfully completed ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Preferred:
- 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred.
Preferences
- 2 years of direct, semi-independent, patient care in an ambulatory mental health outpatient facility.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Job Title: PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Working Title: PMHNP - HMHI OP Farmington Clinic
Career Progression Track: UGR
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical
Location: Campus
City: Farmington, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $132,661 - $152,147
Close Date: 10/29/2026
Job Summary
This position provides outpatient psychiatric care and mental health treatment to patients seen in a Huntsman Mental Health Institute Outpatient Clinic. This position may be required to diagnose, create treatment plans, prescribe psychiatric medications, establish medication management treatment plans, provide psychotherapy and potentially administer medications for patients in an outpatient setting, either in clinic or remotely, within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Performing mental health evaluations, diagnosing, creating treatment plans, triaging, making referrals when appropriate, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team, prescribing medication, providing psychotherapy and safety planning.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Must hold a valid registered license in the state where they intend to practice as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse and have successfully completed ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Preferred:
- 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred.
Preferences
- 2 years of direct, semi-independent, patient care in an ambulatory mental health outpatient facility.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet specialty occupation
H-1B approval requires your role to demand at least a master's degree in a directly related field. Confirm your MSN or DNP with a psychiatric specialty is documented before your employer files. The O*NET profile for Nurse Practitioners lists the required education level.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Mental Health Nurse Practitioner roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. LCA history signals that HR and legal teams already understand the H-1B process for NP roles.
Confirm state licensure before the employer files
Your employer's LCA must list the work state, and USCIS expects you to hold or be actively pursuing licensure there. Some states require a separate psychiatric NP endorsement. Delays in licensure transfer can push your start date past the H-1B effective date.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Federally qualified health centers, nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities, and government-run psychiatric facilities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round, so your start date isn't tied to the October 1 fiscal-year deadline.
Use OFLC Wage Search to validate your offered wage
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Nurse Practitioners in your metro area before accepting an offer. A wage below Level I for your county triggers LCA certification issues.
Prepare for premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS premium processing expedites the I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. If your current OPT or prior visa status expires soon after your intended start date, ask your employer to budget for premium processing at the time of filing.
H-1B Visa Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. The role requires at minimum a master's degree in nursing with a psychiatric or mental health specialty, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Your employer will need to document that the position normally requires this level of education, and your credentials must match the field. A DNP or MSN with a PMHNP concentration is the standard qualifying credential.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B for this role?
Migrate Mate filters Mental Health Nurse Practitioner listings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That filing history is the clearest signal that an employer has sponsored H-1B workers in this role before and has the legal infrastructure to do it again. Searching by LCA history saves time compared to asking each employer individually.
Can I start working before my H-1B is approved if I'm on OPT?
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT and your employer filed your H-1B petition before your OPT expired, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If your H-1B is selected and approved, you can continue working through October 1 and beyond. USCIS issues an updated I-797 that serves as proof of this extended authorization.
Does my state nursing license affect the H-1B filing timeline?
Yes. Your employer's LCA names the state where you'll work, and USCIS expects you to have or be in the process of obtaining licensure there. Some states require a separate psychiatric NP certification beyond the RN license. If your license is pending, your employer can still file the H-1B, but you can't begin practicing until the state board issues the license.
Are there H-1B filing options outside the annual lottery for mental health roles?
Cap-exempt H-1B filings are available through certain employers, including federally qualified health centers, nonprofit psychiatric hospitals affiliated with universities, and government-operated mental health facilities. These employers can file year-round without entering the lottery. Mental health workforce shortages have made these settings active H-1B sponsors, and they're worth targeting specifically if you need to start work outside the April registration window.