Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner CSU- Shift Sat-Sun Weekend

About Claratel Behavioral Health

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct‑care and support staff.

The DeKalb Regional Crisis Center provides crisis intervention and stabilization services for adults. The Center offers three levels of care: the Crisis Services Center unit for walk‑ins, transfers from emergency rooms, and involuntary referrals; the Temporary Observation Unit for 12‑24 hour monitoring; and the Crisis Stabilization Unit for 5‑7 day stabilization or substance withdrawal management.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) provides advanced psychiatric and medical care to individuals in acute behavioral health crises. The APRN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental health and co‑occurring substance use conditions. This role includes medical oversight, psychopharmacological management, crisis intervention, and coordination of care from admission to discharge in a fast‑paced, trauma‑informed environment.

This is a part‑time 12‑hour shift position covering a caseload of up to 18 patients on Saturdays and Sundays every other weekend.

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments including history, mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, and differential diagnosis.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and treatment team.
• Conduct medical screenings and physical exams to determine medical stability for CSU admission.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs; initiate medical treatment or refer when necessary.

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications according to best practices and agency protocols.
• Monitor client response to medication and adjust regimens as needed.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families about diagnosis, medications, side effects, and self‑management strategies.
• Document clinical interventions, progress notes, and treatment plans in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and timely.

• Provide immediate psychiatric support in behavioral health emergencies within the CSU.
• Participate in and support de‑escalation efforts, including serving as a clinical lead during crises.
• Collaborate with the BERT (Behavioral Emergency Response Team) and other clinical staff to ensure safe and therapeutic outcomes.
• Assess risk factors and participate in safety planning, discharge planning, and referrals for continuing care.

• Serve as a clinical leader in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, peer specialists, and support staff to coordinate and optimize care.
• Communicate clearly with family members, external providers, and agencies to ensure continuity of care and community reintegration.
• Consult with the Medical Director and/or supervising physician as needed, in accordance with scope of practice and collaborative agreement.

• Maintain licensure as an APRN in Georgia with a psychiatric/mental health specialty (PMHNP‑BC) and DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards including HIPAA, OSHA, DBHDD regulations, and agency policies.
• Participate in internal audits, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities relevant to psychiatric practice and crisis stabilization.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
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