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Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Care - Behavioral Health Medicine - Guilford Co Behavioral Health Center
931 Third Street, Greensboro, NC 27405Posted 3 days ago
Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week
Job Description
The Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Care provides specialized care to patients with mental health conditions in collaboration with a psychiatrist(s). The APP assesses patients, interprets diagnostic test/results, and develops and implements treatment plans to address the patient's unique needs in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to work with patients who may have complex mental health needs. Psychiatry Care includes both Inpatient and Outpatient APPs working in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Medicine. Located at Behavioral Health Unit Crisis Center (BHUC) a 24/7 facility providing timely access to mental health services for children, adolescents and adults presenting in a mental health crisis.
Essential Job Function
- Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
- Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient's age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
- Educates patients and their family about psychiatric medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
- Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.
- Performs psychiatric medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.
- Identifies ways to improve psychiatric patient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Required: Master's degree Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP), Physician Assistant with board certification.
Experience
- Preferred: 1-3 years as advanced practice provider.
Licensure/Certification/Listing
- Required: Valid NC RN and NP license or PA-C license.