SMA Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric APRN for an outpatient role, providing comprehensive mental health services to clients. This position involves direct patient care, including medical evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis intervention. The successful candidate will join a collaborative treatment team, contributing to the well-being of both children and adult patients within a supportive environment.
Practice Info
•Outpatient setting
•Provides services to SMA clients
•Works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team with nurses, other physicians, case managers, receptionists, and therapists
•Serves both children and adult populations
Responsibilities
•Provide direct services including medical evaluations, consultations, treatment planning, medication administration/adjustments, mental status assessments, supportive therapy, and crisis intervention
•Perform medical management of medical conditions
•Prescribe and monitor effects of medications on clients
•Educate clients as to the nature of their illness and the importance of proper medication use
•Evaluate clients who are decompensating and initiate emergency medical treatment through the Baker Act or refer to SMA's Emergency Services as appropriate
•Document all relevant information in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with standard procedures
•Participate as part of a treatment team with nurses, other physicians, case managers, receptionists, and therapists
•Provide shadowing and learning opportunities for nursing/medical students
Benefits
•Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Paid Personal Leave and Paid Holidays
•403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)
Shift & Schedule
•Routine 8-12 hour shifts
•Hours and days off may vary
•Extra hours may be required
Requirements
•Minimum APRN with a Florida License
•PMHNP Certification may be required depending on program
•Considerable knowledge of common chronic medical conditions, procedures, and medications related to the treatment of targeted population
•Knowledge of pharmacology, physical assessments, and neurological evaluations
•Knowledge of treatment interventions/techniques and common clinical conditions for children and adults
•Skills to monitor client condition and assess behavior specific to the age and disability of the client
•Ability to follow procedures for documentation in client's permanent medical record
•Ability to communicate effectively and develop professional relationships with clients, staff and other allied health professionals
•Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business
•Current BLS Certification or CPR Certification as required by program
