APP Emergency Psychiatry

The Emergency Psychiatry APP will provide Psychiatric evaluation and management for patients in emergency departments across the system. Patient populations include patients with intoxication, withdrawal, delirium, suicidality or self-harming behavior, dementia, difficulty coping with illness, functional, mood and psychotic disorders who seeking care in Level 1 Trauma Center emergency department as well as emergency departments across the system.

Support non-behavioral health staff and providers in the care of behavioral health patients in the emergency setting. This includes proactive and engaged approach to improve patient care, such as responding to behavioral emergencies, restraint reduction, providing education and training, responding to patients who screen positive for certain conditions (such as suicidal ideation or trauma-related symptoms for the Trauma Service), development and implementation of behavioral plans. Role includes blend of clinical work, staff education and quality improvement. Education includes just-in-time training and acting as a resource for staff for de-escalation, mitigation of patient crisis, and early identification of patient needs. Work in a multidisciplinary team - MDs, SW, therapists, Peers. Collaborate with dedicated Emergency Psychiatry program and Addiction Medicine team. Hours: Days with weekends as needed. Holidays are rotated among the team..

Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program or Accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Experience: Minimum of three 3 years of clinical experience preferred. Additional experience may be required for some specialties.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.

Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NPR, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Capable of meeting credentialing or job function requirements as needed based on the requirements of the practice and of managed care payors and insurers. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic's malpractice insurance carrier. Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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