Opportunity Details

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Adolescent Residential Treatment | West Jordan, UTWeekdays Only | Flexible Schedule

Copper Hills Youth Center is a Joint Commission-accredited adolescent residential treatment facility serving boys and girls ages 12-17. Located 30 minutes south of Salt Lake City International Airport, we provide trauma-informed, individualized care in a structured therapeutic setting.

We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide onsite, non-emergent medical care for adolescents in our residential programs.

Position Overview

• Provide low-acuity medical care and admissions H&Ps.
• Independent practice within a structured, collaborative residential environment.
• Weekdays only (no weekends are required).
• Part-time or full-time flexibility.
• Onsite role (no call).

Facility Highlights

• 197-bed adolescent residential treatment center.
• Populations include mood disorders, trauma, autism spectrum, substance abuse, and chemical dependency.
• Trauma-informed, phase-based treatment model.
• Stable, experienced medical leadership and interdisciplinary support.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat minor illnesses and injuries (rashes, infections, ingrown toenails, common illnesses).
• Complete medical histories and physicals for new admissions.
• Prescribe medications within scope.
• Order and review labs and X-rays as needed.
• Identify conditions requiring outside care and coordinate referrals.
• Collaborate with clinical and residential staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Utah APRN license (or ability to obtain).
• 1-2 years post-graduate clinical experience preferred (primary care, pediatrics, urgent care, or adolescent health).
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Comfort working with adolescent behavioral health populations.

Why This Role

• Predictable weekday schedule with no weekends and only occasional call.
• Meaningful work with the adolescent population.
• Supportive leadership and well-established medical team.
• Mission-driven, trauma-informed environment.

Copper Hills Youth Center, www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com, is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) the nation's largest facilities based behavioral health provider. www.uhsinc.com.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Contact me to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Daniel Wilson

Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.

Direct: (615) 554-0073 Explore Opportunities: UHS Physician Careers