Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Company Overview

Youth Villages is a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

Responsibilities

Program Overview

Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems.  Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.  We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes.  Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).

Position Overview

Helps with all aspects of patient care including diagnosis, treatments and consultations

Provide input about psychiatric treatment activities by attending treatment team meetings

Monitor the use of medication for the appropriate diagnoses, ensuring that the appropriate dosage is prescribed based on the youth’s age, height and weight and document treatment results

In the event of adverse reaction to medication, respond in the appropriate manner and document

Provide medication management under the supervision of psychiatrists per BOMEX policy

Track patient progress weekly and document their results

Perform child/adolescent psychiatric assessment and document outcome to meet the Youth Villages quality of care criteria and that of all other governing bodies

Educate patients and families about mental illness, treatment and prevention

Provide appropriate diagnoses per the current DSM and prescribe evidence based treatments

Screen patients and appropriately triage for physical illness

Analyze factors for psychiatric illness, such as developmental issues, family dysfunction, genetics, neurological trauma or social or cultural problems

Assess risk factors for mental illness and broader wellness evaluations

Participate in on-call rotation, responding to need for consultation and/or assessment as deemed appropriate

Participate in doctor of the day and complete all required duties/assessments

Attend monthly Medical Staff Meetings and participate in the quarterly National Medical Staff Meeting

Complete all trainings as required by Youth Villages, licensing agencies, and compliance organizations

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Degree with certification in psychiatry.

Certification and Licensure Requirements

Licensed by state as a Registered Professional Nurse

American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification

Experience Requirements

Ongoing supervision by M.D.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

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