The Psychiatric Mental Health Advance Practice Provider (APP) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care within a collaborative team of healthcare professionals.
The APP evaluates, diagnoses, monitors, and manages patients using advanced assessment and therapeutic skills, working closely with a supervising physician.
**Qualifications:**
- Post Graduate Degree and Advanced Practice Clinician Licensure
- CPR/BLS and ACLS certification
**Skills & Requirements:**
- Strong organizational, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in medical record charting and computer programs like Excel
- Ability to handle stress, make decisions under pressure, and work independently
- Comfort working in confined or crowded areas and managing multiple priorities
**Working & Physical Conditions:**
- Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases
- Physical ability for medium work, including prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and exerting up to 50 lbs.
- Good manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity necessary for the role