at Lake County Health Department in Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Child Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (Full Practice Authority) (PMHNP) in the (CABS) Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services Program is responsible for providing direct clinical care of clients under the age of 21, including psychiatric assessments, ordering of lab tests, counseling of patients, developing treatment plans and prescribing medication within the scope of their education at the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services Program. Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week
Education
- Certified for independent practice in Illinois
- Evaluates clients regarding their need for psychotropic medication and prescribes medication when appropriate.
- Performs psychiatric evaluations, as requested by other staff members, for purposes of diagnosis and for treatment planning.
- Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program.
- Consults with staff regarding clients not necessarily seen directly by the psychiatrist. This will include, but is not limited to, cases in which psychiatric supervision is necessary for insurance purposes.
- Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.
