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Senior Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Student Health Clinics) - 537336

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Specializes in the mental health needs of FIU students and develops appropriate treatment plans adhering to evidence-based guidelines. Conducts initial psychiatric evaluations and provides individual treatment to FIU students with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric disorders.

• Conducts initial psychiatric evaluations to determine the mental health needs of FIU students and develops appropriate treatment plans adhering to evidence based guidelines.
• Provides individual treatment to FIU students with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribes appropriate medication for FIU students with behavioral health issues and continuity of care by monitoring reactions to the medication and treatment regime.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive coordinated care to college students.
• Accurately documents all patient care activities in electronic health records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of psychiatric medications, treatments, and trends in mental health care through continuing education opportunities.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, such as chart reviews, to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care services to college students.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations complying with all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to safety, infection control, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism and serving underrepresented populations.
• Assists in developing and implementing procedures relevant to psychiatric services.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's of Science in Nursing and four (4) years of experience as an APRN.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Departmental Requirements

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Florida license (PMHNP)
• Must obtain Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification within three (3) months of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods.
• Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Excellent observational and assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $110,000.00 - $115,000.00

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 9:00 AM
• End time: 5:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 537336