Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Delivers advanced nursing and specified medical services to Mental Health/Addiction clients under an established protocol as referenced in Chapter 464, Florida Statutes B.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates referred clients for medical therapy, provides prescriptions for medication when appropriate within established protocols, and provides medical therapy and medication education services in individual formats to address program and client needs.
• Reviews and signs, if appropriate, tentative treatment plans, treatment plans, formal treatment plan reviews, and other similar documents for assigned clients as required by regulatory rules or third party issues.
• Initiates Baker Act involuntary treatment documents and facilitates admission to an appropriate inpatient facility when indicated.
• Conducts psychiatric evaluations for referred clients to meet clinical and/or administrative requirements and conducts psychiatric disability determination evaluation (SSI) for referred clients and prepares required reports.
• Provides consultation to staff regarding client diagnosis and treatment, treatment program development, referral options, and other similar topics.
• Trains staff, clients, and others in disease prevention and health maintenance programs, and prescribed operation procedures as mutually agreed and time permits.
• Reviews medical history and physical exam and diagnostic testing reports, and refers clients for follow-up medical care when indicated.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests in order to confirm or deny preliminary diagnosis.
• Consults with other physicians and other clinical staff, as needed, to facilitate effective client care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Previous documented experience in providing services listed. Prefer experience with general psychiatric population.

QUALIFICATIONS

         

Education Level              

RN with Master's Degree in clinical area or completion of specialized ARNP training program recognized by the Board of Nursing or graduate of an accredited ARNP Program. R.N.. The ARNP should be trained in Mental Health and Addictions, or have experience with this population.

Years of Experience       

Prefer experience with Mental Health/Addictions within all populations, predominantly adults and geriatrics.

Certification/Licensure 

Currently licensed to practice as an ARNP in the State of Florida.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$99,000.00--$148,525.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• 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

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.