Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County's only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join us in the heart of Brevard County's Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the "community" in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 60,000 unique patients annually.Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability Coverage and a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site for Loan Repayment and Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility.We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner listed below.POSITION SUMMARYPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner improves the health status of our market's medically underserved population and provide superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service and care in mental health. This position provides patient care in mental health and initiates the process for successfully integrated mental health services.GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSPHMNP certification from an educational institution accepted by the Florida Board of Medicine.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSClear and Active Florida PHMNP License as mandated by the Florida Board of MedicineBoard CertificationActive Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenseCurrent BLS/CPR Certification5+ years of working experience as a Provider in Psychiatry or Mental Health services preferredExcellent collaboration skills required for community relationship buildingKnowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctionsAbility to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic mental and behavioral conditionsAbility to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental conditionsProficiency in using an Electronic Medical Record or Electronic Health Record softwareStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in using Microsoft Office applicationsPRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIESResponsible for prescribing, directing, or administering psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disordersRefer patients to hospitals, order tests, prescribe medication or recommend therapy to patients based on assessmentAnalyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorderDesign individualized mental health care plans, using a variety of treatmentsReview and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionalsCollaborate with Behavioral Health Team, Providers and Community Resource Specialists to plan and coordinate treatment, drawing on behavioral health experience and patient needsEducate patients and community members about mental illness, abuse, medication, and available community resources for those in psychiatric treatmentMaintain accurate records of treatment in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and follow up with patients in order to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatmentsPerform other related duties as assignedTakes ownership and represents Brevard Health Alliance's mission and organizational goals established by the executive committee. These include, but are not limited to: Productivity, Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Employee Retention. It is the duty of each BHA employee to incorporate these goals into all daily work routines and strive to achieve and surpass all goals by working as a team. The mission and goals of BHA will be incorporated into each associate's Key Performance Indicators and will be evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.