The Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care within a collaborative team of healthcare professionals. They evaluate, diagnose, monitor, and manage patients using advanced assessment skills and clinical therapeutics, working closely with a supervising physician.

Education:

Post Graduate Degree, Advanced Practice Clinician Licensure, BLS, ACLS Experience:

None required

Skills:

Organizational, verbal, interpersonal, customer relations, mathematical, analytical, communication, computer (Excel, medical charting)

Mental/Emotional Requirements:

Stress management, decision-making under pressure, handling hostility, multitasking, independence, working in confined/crowded areas

Working Conditions:

Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, computer monitors

Physical Requirements:

Medium work involving prolonged sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and good coordination