What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER - PSYCH AND MENTAL HEALTH position at Southwest General Health Center?
- MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH
- Sw General Medical Group Inc
- SGMG BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- FULL-TIME , Days , Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, flex
- Management/Professional/Physician
- Req #: 171726
Summary
Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!
Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback
ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER: PSYCH AND MENTAL HEALTH– SOUTHWEST GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP (SGMG)
Southwest General Medical Group, Inc. - Behavioral Health provides assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and self-help services. Our experienced, board-certified psychiatrists work with adult and geriatric patients to help them deal with mental health or chemical dependency issues and life-changing events (such as the loss of a loved one or divorce).
We provide individual and family counseling services for a variety of issues including but not limited to:
- ADHD
- Anxiety Disorders
- Behavior Issues
- Career/Job problems
- Depression/ Postpartum Depression
- Family/Relationship Problems
- Grief / Loss issues
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Stress/Anxiety
- Substance Abuse
- Thought Disorders
We believe that all patients deserve to receive the highest quality care with compassion, dignity, and respect, and we strive to foster growth and development that will improve their quality of life.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Advanced Practice Provider is a licensed professional who will function independently but provide outpatient care in collaboration with a psychiatrist. They will plan, implement, and evaluate treatment in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders, as applicable. They will act as a liaison between the physician and the patient/family, and collaborate with other health care professionals as appropriate. They may assist in the orientation of new employees and may participate in hospital or department committees. They must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups, according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Nurse Practitioner: State of Ohio graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program. Master degree preferred, or eligibility for prescriptive authority under Ohio law.
Required length of experience:
Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting (experience in the clinical setting a plus); Clinical skills required will be dictated by the scope of services offered. Must have strong organizational skills and communication skills, with the general public, in person and on the telephone.
Experience in the specialty area indicated preferred.
Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:
Nurse Practitioner: Current licensure by the Ohio State Board of Nursing
Physician Assistant: Current PA licensure by the State Medical Board of Ohio
