Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Care - Behavioral Health Medicine - Guilford Co Behavioral Health Center

The Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Care provides specialized care to patients with mental health conditions in collaboration with a psychiatrist(s). The APP assesses patients, interprets diagnostic test/results, and develops and implements treatment plans to address the patient's unique needs in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to work with patients who may have complex mental health needs. Psychiatry Care includes both Inpatient and Outpatient APPs working in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Medicine.

Essential Job Function

• Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
• Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient's age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
• Educates patients and their family about psychiatric medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
• Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.
• Performs psychiatric medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.
• Identifies ways to improve psychiatric patient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Master's degree Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification.

Experience

• Required: 1+ years.
• Preferred: 3+ years.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Valid NC RN and NP license.