Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) works as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, providing community-based psychiatric and medical care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The ACT team includes professionals focused on housing, vocational services, therapy, medical care, and substance use support. As the APRN, you will oversee clients’ medical needs including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and overall healthcare coordination. You will consult with clients and their family supports regarding medical and health concerns related to mental health and substance use conditions, provide medication education, and monitor treatment progress. For optimal client success, services are delivered primarily in the local community. This role offers primarily weekday, 1st shift hours with 8-hour shifts and stability and growth working for a national agency.
Requirements
- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Clean Criminal Background Check (no conviction or credible evidence of abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation – child or adult)
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred
- 1 year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments for clients with severe and persistent mental illness
- Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring effectiveness, and adjusting treatment plans
- Oversee and coordinate overall medical and psychiatric care for ACT clients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team members including housing, vocational, therapy, and substance use specialists
- Consult with clients and family supports regarding mental health and substance-related medical concerns
- Provide education to clients and families regarding medications, side effects, and treatment expectations
- Deliver services primarily within the community to promote engagement and continuity of care
- Support client recovery goals to promote independence and transition to lower levels of care when appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
- Participate in team meetings and case consultations to ensure coordinated, person-centered care
Benefits
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
- Up to 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay – access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
- Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company cellphone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
