Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner delivers advanced nursing and specified medical services to mental health and addiction clients under established protocols referenced in Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes. The role includes evaluating clients for medical therapy, prescribing medication when appropriate, providing medication education, and conducting psychiatric evaluations and disability determinations. The practitioner also reviews treatment documentation, initiates Baker Act involuntary treatment documents when indicated, consults with staff and other clinicians, and refers clients for follow-up medical care as needed. The position serves clients across populations, with experience in mental health and addictions—particularly adults and geriatrics—preferred. The practitioner may train staff, clients, and others in disease prevention, health maintenance, and prescribed procedures as mutually agreed and time permits.
Requirements
- RN with a master's degree in a clinical area, completion of a specialized ARNP training program recognized by the Board of Nursing, or graduation from an accredited ARNP program.
- Currently licensed to practice as an ARNP in the State of Florida.
- Mental health and addictions training or experience with this population.
- Documented experience providing the listed services.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, in person, and virtually.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the general psychiatric population.
- Experience with mental health and addictions across populations, predominantly adults and geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate referred clients for medical therapy and prescribe medication when appropriate within established protocols.
- Provide medical therapy and medication education services in individual formats to address program and client needs.
- Review and sign, when appropriate, tentative treatment plans, treatment plans, formal treatment plan reviews, and similar documents for assigned clients as required.
- Initiate Baker Act involuntary treatment documents and facilitate admission to an appropriate inpatient facility when indicated.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations for referred clients to meet clinical or administrative requirements.
- Conduct psychiatric disability determination evaluations (SSI) for referred clients and prepare required reports.
- Consult with staff regarding client diagnosis and treatment, treatment program development, referral options, and related topics.
- Train staff, clients, and others in disease prevention, health maintenance, and prescribed operating procedures as mutually agreed and time permits.
- Review medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing reports, and refer clients for follow-up medical care when indicated.
- Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests to confirm or deny preliminary diagnoses.
- Consult with physicians and other clinical staff as needed to facilitate effective client care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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Job Type
Full-time
