Psychiatric APRN Child

Directions for Living; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

5 days of Paid Time Off

16 Wellness Days and Holidays

Job summary

A community support organization in Clearwater, Florida is seeking a Psychiatric APRN to provide essential psychiatric services to children and adolescents. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing medications for mental health disorders, as well as collaborating on treatment plans. Candidates must have a valid Florida nursing license and expert knowledge in prescribing psychotropic medications. Exceptional benefits include 100% employer-paid medical coverage and ample paid time off.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in prescribing psychotropic medications to treat severe mental illnesses in children.
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Florida.
• Must have valid/current Florida DEA Number.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage medications for psychiatric disorders.
• Develop treatment plans and assess outcomes collaboratively.

Skills

Expert knowledge in prescribing psychotropic medications

Proficient in Avatar or other electronic health record

Ability to use Telehealth platform

Education

Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Florida Nursing License

Job description

Benefits

• Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays – Including the week of Christmas off!

Salary $160,000

We Offer

• Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays – Including the week of Christmas off!

Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission‑driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you!

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full‑time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403(b) retirement, EAP, and year‑round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

Position Summary

This is a professional position providing psychiatric services to children and adolescents as part of the Medical Department in the Outpatient Services division. The Medical Department serves a wide range of clients and all programs across the agency, including the Families First Division, which serves high‑risk children and families, and the Housing First Division, which serves high‑risk and housing‑unstable children, families and individuals. Programs served by the Medical Department include both in‑clinic programs and field‑based and/or home‑based programs. The Psychiatric APRN is a position providing psychiatric mental health care that includes assessing, diagnosing, medication management, and treating individuals and families with psychiatric and substance use disorders. This includes treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, trauma and at risk for violence or suicide. The Psychiatric APRN is responsible for developing treatment plans, completing assessments and outcomes, and working collaboratively as a treatment team. The Psychiatric APRN ensures services are delivered using standards of trauma‑informed care principles, and that plans and clinical interventions address issues regarding how trauma impacts family functioning, and that plans and interventions use trauma resolution skills. The Psychiatric APRN ensures that services are tailored to the unique culture of the client. This is an office‑based position. The Psychiatric APRN is responsible for meeting an annual client‑facing client care number of 1,316 hours annually. Achieving the minimum required weekly, monthly and annual client‑facing client care hours is an essential function of this position. THIS POSITION IS AN OFFICE‑BASED POSITION – LOCATED IN OUR CLEARWATER OFFICE. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and certification required.
• Florida Nursing License
• Must have a valid/current Florida DEA Number
• Must have expert knowledge in prescribing psychotropic medications to treat a wide variety of severe and persistent mental illnesses in children and adolescents.
• Must be proficient in Avatar or other electronic health record.
• Must be able to use Telehealth platform for service delivery, and for team and individual supervision as needed.

EOE/ADA/DFW

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For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).