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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Mental Health Resource Center

Kissimmee, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Behavioral Health, Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Community Providers, Community and Social Services, Consulting, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Disability Insurance, Documentation, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Administration, ICD-10, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Life Insurance, Medicaid, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nonprofit, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Prescription Drugs, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reimbursement, Side Effects, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Kissimmee, Florida
POSTED
14 days ago
Benefits/Perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 403b
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
Position Description
Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.
 
Job Summary
The FACT Program is a multi-disciplinary, clinical team that assumes responsibility for directly providing needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to adult persons with severe and persistent mental illness promoting recovery, empowerment, self-determination, and decision-making for each FACT participant.

 Some of the responsibilities of the FACT team include providing clinical and supportive services through advocacy, crisis intervention, assessments, evaluations, treatment planning, case management, and medication management.  Participants are also provided with community referrals, symptom education, work-related vocational and educational services, social and interpersonal relationship training, and support for the participants’ families and caregivers. 

Most of a FACT team member's day is spent in the community completing many of the above duties. Only about 15% of their time is spent in the office. Company vehicles are available, however, members of the FACT team also need to use their personal vehicles to provide services and are eligible for reimbursement for mileage.

 Responsibilities 
  • Conducts psychiatric assessments including psychiatric history, course of illness, response to treatment, mental status examination, and DSM-V/ICD-10 diagnoses assists the team in determining the best treatment approach, with input from the individual and the family.  
  • Provides medication management and oversees the medication self-administration program for all persons served by the FACT program to ensure symptom reduction and stability of persons served.   Works closely with the FACT team and utilizes treatment strategies which include: assessing each person’s behaviors and symptoms of mental illness and prescribing medication in response to the symptoms; regularly reviewing and documenting the person’s symptoms of mental illness as well as his or her response to the prescribed medication treatment; educating the person regarding the symptoms of his/her illness and the effects and side effects of the medication prescribed to regulate it; assisting the person to identify the symptoms and occurrence patterns and to develop internal, behavioral, or adaptive methods to help lessen their effects; monitoring, treating, and documenting any medication side effects; developing and maintaining a positive, therapeutic relationship with the person served; using new atypical medications with greater effectiveness and a better side effect profile; and simplifying the medication regimen. 
  • Completes screenings, assessments, and/or regular visits in both office and field-based settings as identified on the individual’s treatment plan.  This may include visits to hospitals, CSUs, jails, or other community living environments.
  • Attends and participates in the team’s daily organizational meetings to assess patient status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities, and to develop treatment solutions to identified problems.
  • Coordinates, with the nurses, the medical treatment of all individuals enrolled in the program and consults with both staff and other agencies regarding diagnostic, medical, and treatment problems of persons served. 
  • Provides accordance with State Regulations, MHRC Policies, Procedures and Standards, and the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) manual.  
Position Requirements
  • In order to be considered, a candidate must have a Master's Degree in Nursing and current dual APRN Florida State Nursing license required. 
  • ANCC certification in Psychiatric Nursing required.  
  • DEA Certification required.
  • One year experience in psychiatric nursing with working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness required.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in the MHRC Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Information System demonstrated within three months of employment.
  • Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including patients, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff and other department professionals.
  • Each employee contributes to the completeness and confidentiality of clinical records by ensuring documentation, paperwork and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy and timeliness.
Position Details
This is a Full Time 32 hours per week position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com




About the Company

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Mental Health Resource Center

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC.  Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.

Mental Health Resource Center

Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community.  Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven. 

Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission.  Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration.  MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.      

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans.  Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members.  Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Mission

MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.

Vision

We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.  Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.

Values

At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization.  These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:

 

Integrity

We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.

Compassion

We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.

Excellence

We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html

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