What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric APRN position at Operation Par Inc.?
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.
BENEFITS:
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.
JOB SUMMARY:
Full-time position open for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Operation PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) program in Spring Hill, 34606. MAPS provides quality non-residential opioid maintenance therapy to eligible persons who suffer from the effects of opioid dependence. Operation PAR, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. This position practices clinical care delivery under the guidelines of the State Board of Nursing per physician protocol. Responsible for the assessment, treatment planning implementation and follow-up of referred clients. Conducts new patient admissions, manages inductions and ongoing problem cases, and conducts annual medical reviews. This position will be providing services primarily out of PAR’s Mobile MAT Unit, traveling within Hernando County.
SCHEDULE: (~30 hours/week)
Monday (6:00am – 12:00pm)
Tuesday (6:00am – 12:00pm)
Wednesday (6:00am – 12:00pm)
Thursday (6:00am – 12:00pm)
Friday (6:00am – 12:00pm)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Master’s Degree in Psychiatric, Family or Adult Health Nursing
- Four (4) years of supervised clinical nursing work preferred
- Addiction and/or mental health experience preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates all medical admissions and performs physical examinations.
- Performs initial psychological screening and makes treatment recommendations.
- Maintains high standard of clinical documentation according to charting process.
- Coordinates the ongoing medical and psychological services provided.
- Maintains oversight of resident pharmacy needs.
- Participates in regularly scheduled supervision meetings with Medical Director and Program Physician.
- Acts as an integral part of multi-disciplinary team.
- Provides face to face interviews as requested.
- Manages patient care within the guidelines of safe and cost effective measures.
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of theory and directed clinical experience in comprehensive physical and bio- psycho-social assessment
- Knowledge of interviewing and communication skills
- Knowledge of health care delivery systems
- Knowledge of community resources and referrals to appropriate professionals or agencies
- Knowledge of pharmacology to include the initiation, selection and the modification of selected drug regimen
- Ability to interpret laboratory findings
- Ability to elicit, record and maintain a health history
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current Florida license as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse required
- Psychiatric Certification required
- DEA License - required within first 90 days of employment (PAR will assist in this process).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver's license or ID card required
- Must pass a level II background check and drug screen
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP
