APP Fellowship - Psychiatry (Adult & Pediatrics)

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This 12-month Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship Program is designed for early-career Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) seeking to advance their expertise in psychiatric care. The program offers the opportunity to learn from leading faculty, hone clinical skills in advanced psychiatric treatments, and prepare fellows to provide excellent evidence-based psychiatric care in various settings. Fellows will participate in didactic experiences similar to physician trainees, with additional sessions tailored to APP needs. Approximately 25% of the fellow's time is dedicated to educational activities, while the remaining 75% is spent providing patient care. The clinical experience is divided into 6 months with adults and 6 months with children and adolescents, with both including 2 months of hospital-based care and 4 months in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

Master's degree
Graduates of a NP or PA program.
Able to obtain NP or PA license at least 5 months prior to starting the fellowship.
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing or Master Degree from an ARC-PA accredited school.
At least 5 months before the start of the fellowship, the applicant needs to have a license to practice as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Missouri.
Nurse Practitioner Fellow: Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
Physician Assistant Fellow: Graduate of PA program.
Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.
Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

Nice To Haves

M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Active Listening
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Clinical Care
Clinical Procedures
Communication
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Competence
Diagnostic Testing
Disease Management
Epic EHR
Evidence-Based Practices (EBP)
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
HIPAA Compliance
Interpersonal Relationships
Medical Practices
Medical Studies
Multitasking
Organizing
Patient Care
Patient Management
Patient Referrals
Professional Etiquette
Vital Signs
Work Collaboratively

Responsibilities

Experience a wide variety of clinical settings within the BJC Healthcare system.
Participate in weekly continuing education sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.