Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Title:
PSYCHCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
Reports to:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER
Status:
Exempt
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Director (BHSD), the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will play an integral role in the Lazarus Project, providing compassionate, trauma-informed psychiatric and behavioral health care to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations through street outreach, street medicine, and community-based services. We are seeking a passionate, mission-driven provider who is committed to meeting patients where they are—both literally and clinically—and making a meaningful impact on their journey toward improved mental health, stability, and overall well-being. The PMHNP/PNP will provide psychiatric care in traditional and non-traditional settings, assess and diagnose mental health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, provide medication management, monitor patient progress, and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary street medicine and behavioral health team to ensure accessible, comprehensive, patient-centered care in alignment with Camillus Health Concern’s mission, policies, and standards of care.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with the Mission and work in the Core Values of Saint John of God.
- Communicate on an ongoing basis with other health care providers and other staff on all aspects of the health needs of patients.
- Complete all necessary paperwork connected with duties, including sealing of progress notes in the Electronic Health Record in accordance with policy set forth by CHC.
- Ensures fiduciary responsibility by dropping charges for each encounter in accordance with the regulations set forth by CHC
- Participate in and promote all quality improvement related activities as delineated in CHC’s QI plan.
- Ensure integration of behavioral health and psychiatric care with primary health care.
- Implement patient self-management tools.
- Participate in Clinical Case conferences.
- Be an advocate for clients within Camillus and the community.
- Work effectively and professionally with Camillus staff and community partners.
- Meet appropriate biennial requirements for licensing and continued education as per the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Perform any other department or agency related duties or special projects as directed by Supervisor.
Requirements:
- Valid APRN license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida
- Eligible for Medicaid/Medicare provider status
- Experience with public health issues as it relates to health center needs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and documentation
- Commitment to the mission of Camillus Health Concern, Inc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), Creole a plus
- Work effectively and productively in a team environment
- Computer literate; previous experience with Electronic Medical Records
- Culturally sensitive to the social, psychological and health care needs of the homeless and/or underserved populations
