Senior Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Student Health Clinics) - 537336

Senior Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Student Health Clinics) - 537336

About FIU

Florida International University  is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Specializes in the mental health needs of FIU students and develops appropriate treatment plans adhering to evidence-based guidelines. Conducts initial psychiatric evaluations and provides individual treatment to FIU students with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric disorders.

• Conducts initial psychiatric evaluations to determine the mental health needs of FIU students and develops appropriate treatment plans adhering to evidence based guidelines.
• Provides individual treatment to FIU students with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribes appropriate medication for FIU students with behavioral health issues and continuity of care by monitoring reactions to the medication and treatment regime.