Psychiatric APRN- Dept of Health

Pay Rate: $140,000 We Offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.5 days of Paid Time Off16 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 for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives. Position Summary This is a responsible position requiring clinical, psychiatric, medical, and administrative duties. The Psychiatric APRN will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to adults with behavioral health issues. The Psychiatric APRN will work collaboratively with the Medical Director, other Providers and Clinicians to provide quality client assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, and documentation via the electronic health records system per statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. This position will be supervised by a Medical Director (Psychiatrist) with whom there is a Collaborative Practice Agreement established upon hire. The APRN will also work in collaboration with a Medical Assistant to coordinate client care. Co-Located at the Bayside Clinic and the St. Petersburg Health Department. Full-time Psychiatric APRNs are required to consistently meet the minimum client-facing client care hours/billable hours per month. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members 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 EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and certification required.Florida Nursing LicenseMust have a valid/current Florida DEA NumberMust have expert knowledge in prescribing psychotropic medications to treat a wide variety of severe and persistent mental illnesses in adults.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 Smoke Free Campus IND123 https://info.flclearinghouse.com 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)