Night Psychiatric APRN (CRF & MRT) - Acute Care

Apalachee Center, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. provides behavioral health services in North Florida and seeks a clinician to deliver psychiatric care for acute and chronic mental health conditions within established protocols and an interdisciplinary team.

The role involves evaluations, coordinating referrals, and actively participating in quality improvement and treatment planning. Collaboration with MRT counselors and supervision ensures high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical/medical evaluations, examinations and assessments using Agency medical record forms and protocols for assigned patients in accordance with established clinical protocol or Medical Staff Bylaws. Documents assessment information, follow-up, and referrals in accordance with Client Record Handbook/Bylaws specifications.
• Provides and monitors medical/psychiatric/nursing care and treatment for assigned patients in accordance with established clinical protocols and generally accepted standards of medical care. Documents all care and treatment provided, including consultations and referrals, in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, bylaws and Client Record Handbook specifications.
• Provides and monitors pharmacological agents for assigned patients in accordance with clinical protocols. The monitoring includes the assessment and documentation of the patient's response to medication, alleviation of symptoms, side effects, adverse reactions, and interactions. Consults with collaborative physician appropriately in planning and implementing interventions identified in the assessment.
• Provides patient/family education and assists in the coordination of care and treatment as appropriate.
• Provides care for minors requiring 12-hour evaluations to determine qualification for admission or referral in a time sensitive manner.
• Provides Provider coverage to treatment units as directed by the CMO/Program Director or designee.
• Provides a second opinion for Baker Act court as directed by the CMO/Program Director or designee.
• Provides guidance to MRT counselors as requested.
• Actively participates in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, quality assessment and improvement activities, in-service education, and medical staff and other committees and work groups as appropriate or assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Apalachee Center, Inc. provides behavioral health services in North Florida and seeks a clinician to deliver psychiatric care for acute and chronic mental health conditions within established protocols and an interdisciplinary team.

The role involves evaluations, coordinating referrals, and actively participating in quality improvement and treatment planning. Collaboration with MRT counselors and supervision ensures high-quality patient care.