Overview General Summary : Utilizes expertise in patient / family assessment incorporating physical, psycho-social, environmental, spiritual, and financial factors to assess patients for barriers that interfere with the attainment of healthcare goals.
- Responsible for assessment and treatment of individuals with developmental disorders, mental, emotional, social or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and / or other related drugs.
- Educates the health care team and physicians about psycho-social issues and identified patient / family problems as well as recommends strategies to address these issues.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the primary care providers to improve health outcomes. + Facilitate referrals to other services (e.
g. substance abuse treatment, specialty care and community resources as needed). + Collaboration with local community agencies and school systems to support mental health services.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed. + Maintain accurate and timely records of activities and services provided to each client.
- Provides ongoing patient / family and staff education. Knowledge and Skills Required : + Team player + Strong communication skills Schedule Details : + Schedule : Monday Friday Education and Experience : + Master’s degree in nursing + Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner + 2 years’ experience in Pediatric Psychiatry as an APRN + Experience working in the outpatient psychiatry setting required as an APRN + Inpatient psychiatry APRN experience preferred Licensure, Certification, and Registration : + Current, valid FL APRN license or ability to obtain.
- Current BLS + DEA license Category : Physician Services Req ID : ORL-A321-CHLD-Peds Psych-New We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
30+ days ago