Psych APRN - Children and Adults

Overview

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Psych APRN - Children and Adults – Clearwater, FL. Suncoast Center provides community mental health services, including emotional wellness, trauma services, and child advocacy. We offer a competitive salary, health & welfare benefits, 20 days off within your initial year, and a 5% employer match on a 403(b) plan.

Education: Graduation from an accredited APRN program

Licensure: Florida license as an APRN

Experience: Two years of clinical experience working with children required and experience with adults required.

Additional Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age.

Negative Drug Screening: prior to hire and throughout employment.

Background & Driving: Clear criminal background checks throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF; valid Florida driver’s license; motor vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record; reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. Must be in compliance with Florida laws and administrative codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office and, on occasion, in a hospital setting. Local travel for court proceedings is required.

Computer Literate: Knowledge of Microsoft Suite required. Experience with an electronic medical record is desirable.

Driving Requirements: Personal automobile; must meet company required limits of personal auto insurance; driver license and approved driver status.

• Provide appropriate medical treatment for urgent or emergent problems. Report such treatment to the primary medical provider. Routine or less urgent medical concerns should be referred to the primary medical provider for treatment and follow up.
• Coordinate any suspected physical or medical conditions with the pediatrician or primary physician.
• Arrange for appropriate intervention for other medical problems identified during CPT medical evaluations.
• Participate in established Quality Assurance programs as designated by the CPT.
• Be available for medical consultation as needed.
• Perform initial examination and collect evidence and lab specimens as indicated by age, sex, and alleged history of abuse or neglect.
• Refer for appropriate laboratory and/or radiological testing as needed.
• Review appropriate laboratory tests, radiographic studies, etc., in the context of abuse/neglect allegations.
• Provide chart review and case review as needed.
• Evaluate the developmental trajectory of child victims and refer for developmental services as needed.
• Attend and participate in QA reviews with the Medical Director and/or designee and quarterly case reviews with CPT staff and other professionals involved with the case. Provide up-to-date and comprehensive information on the child’s medical condition and make recommendations as needed.
• Advocate for children and their families; work in the best interest of the child in staffings, court, and other situations; advocate at the system level to ensure the best possible treatments and support are available.
• Complete all forms, progress notes, and other paperwork in the CPTIS system as well as in the child’s record in a timely fashion. Ensure documentation is concise and accurate and corresponds with the CPT; seek out needed information that is not readily available.
• Complete and sign off on medical reviews of all child abuse reports submitted to the Florida State Abuse Hotline.
• Assess risk of all children based on prior reports, medical history, and family history. Discuss safety concerns with Case Coordinators.
• Participate in on-call/after-hours rotation. Complete on-call/after-hours medical exams for acute abuse cases.

• The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all.
• The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations.
• The ability to take direction in a respectful and…