Psych APRN - Adult and Children

Suncoast Center•Saint Petersburg, FL

30d

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join the Suncoast Center community mental health services team. Since 1944 we have provided emotional wellness, trauma services, and child advocacy to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in a family environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. We offer a competitive salary and health & welfare benefit package. We offer 20 days off within your initial first year and 5% employer match on a 403(b) Plan.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited APRN program and current Florida APRN license.
Two years of clinical experience with Adult and Children required
Must be able to complete a level II background screening and pre-employment drug test in compliance with Florida Law.
Must be at least 21 year of age.
Must be able to provide official transcripts
Indoor work
Personal automobile and current valid Florida driver’s license
Computer Literate

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic assessments and evaluations as required.
Performs medication checks, evaluating need for and appropriateness of medication, evaluating progress on medication and assessing presence of side effect.
Completes documentation in a timely manner, and includes all pertinent information relating to clients and their care.
Provides adequate education to clients so that they are able to provide fully Informed Consent for treatment.
Provides appropriate and adequate treatment to clients with ideal end result being emission of psychiatric symptoms.
Accomplishes individual goals set forth in previous evaluation.
Adheres to legal requirements and is knowledgeable about agency and professional reporting/confidentiality and Code of Ethics.
Assess and review lab tests as appropriate.
Auditing results are within acceptable agency standards.
Complies with established medical practices and procedures and with the agency policies and procedures manual.
Obtains training relevant to job.
Participates in scheduled supervision, accepts additional duties as assigned and is responsive to requests from supervisor.
Participates in treatment plan reviews and makes appropriate referrals within and outside the agency.
Peer Review results are within acceptable agency standards.
Shows flexibility, accepts additional duties as assigned and is responsive to requests from supervisors.
Encourages client’s involvement and independence by encouraging participation and not accepting responsibility for the client’s behaviors, cognitions or feelings.
Serves client in a warm, accepting and respectful manner. Does not impose his/her values during the service contract.
Works independently without need for constant or excessive supervision