The Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care within a collaborative team that includes physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals.
The APP evaluates, diagnoses, monitors, and manages patients using advanced assessment skills and clinical therapeutics, working closely with their supervising physician.
**Qualifications:**
– Post Graduate Degree
– Advanced Practice Clinician Licensure
– BLS and ACLS certifications
– No prior experience required
**Skills & Abilities:**
– Strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills
– Analytical, mathematical, and reading comprehension skills
– Proficiency in computer charting and Excel
– Ability to manage stress, make decisions under pressure, and handle multiple priorities
**Work Environment & Physical Demands:**
– Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases
– Ability to work in confined or crowded areas
– Physical ability to perform medium work, including sitting, standing, walking, and manual tasks for extended periods