PHMNP/PA Psychiatric Behavioral Observation Unit

Overview: Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more We are seeking aPsychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)orPhysician Assistant (PA)— to join our Behavioral Observation Unit embedded within the Emergency Department. This role focuses on the rapid evaluation, stabilization, and management of patients presenting with acute behavioral health conditions. There are 2 shifts available: 6am-4p OR 2pm-12amThe APP will work collaboratively with Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, and Case Managementto provide timely psychiatric assessment, initiate treatment, and facilitate appropriate patient disposition.

In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services. Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting Actively participates on organizational health services committees Performs related responsibilities as required