Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Philadelphia PA ( University City)

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Philadelphia PA ( University City)


Posted Job Title
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Job Profile Title
Advanced Practice Nurse
Job Description Summary
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks an energetic and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner interested in collaborating with multi-disciplinary peers. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position will offer an opportunity to work jointly and collaboratively with Counseling and Student Health Services. Primary responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations and medication intervention and management for Penn students seeking treatment at CAPS. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner reports to the Senior Clinical Director of CAPS.

The recently expanded program for Health & Wellness is part of an integrated approach to wellness that includes Student Health Services, Campus Health and Drug and Alcohol Programs, and Counseling and Psychological Services. The Department of Student Wellness is composed of a multidisciplinary team of professionals including psychologists, social workers, counselors, consulting psychiatrist, nurses, consulting physicians, and a team of graduate assistants.
Job Description
Specific responsibilities include medical diagnostic evaluations and maintenance; collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and trainees and provision of on-call coverage on a rotating basis during days, nights and weekends. On-call coverage may include coordinating with campus partnership offices or collaborating with campus resources to assist a student in crisis. May, also, provide individual and/or group psychotherapy. Job may entail formal or informal supervision of graduate nursing Intern. Completes all appropriate clinical notes and agency data collection. Follows all University and CAPS policies and procedures. Maintains strict adherence to principles of confidentiality. CAPS will prioritize applicants from minority backgrounds and Please send CV