Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Claratel Behavioral Health•Decatur, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Adult Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Outpatient Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and addiction treatment to more than 7,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff. Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians, and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. Our Agency's Mission is to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time. Claratel Behavioral Health is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Position: Part-Time on-site opportunity in an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Duties & Responsibilities: The selected APRN will join an excellent team of clinical and medical staff. As an important member of this multi-disciplinary team, completes psychiatric diagnostic assessments and follow-ups and makes recommendations for treatment within an evidence-based framework. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in assessment, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, and sound triage decisions. Provides consultation regarding client care to clinical staff. Actively contributes to the treatment center and organization through on-going collaborative efforts. This position serves adults only. Minimum Training & Experience: Adult APRN. GA State Licensed.

Requirements

Adult APRN
GA State Licensed
High ethical standards demonstrated in all aspects of medical practice
Able to work as part of clinical and medical teams that promote learning, excellence, and optimal outcomes for clients.
Critical thinking, exemplary interpersonal skills, and a consistent, contributing demeanor is required.
Must have computer skills with ability to use an electronic health record and other applications efficiently.
Ability to work from a person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed philosophy in client care.
Pre-employment drug screening may be required.
Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so.
This employer participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Completes psychiatric diagnostic assessments and follow-ups and makes recommendations for treatment within an evidence-based framework.
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in assessment, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, and sound triage decisions.
Provides consultation regarding client care to clinical staff.
Actively contributes to the treatment center and organization through on-going collaborative efforts.