Director, Psychiatric Medication Services - APRN
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Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Student Programs and Services
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut, Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) - Mental
Health (MH), is seeking applicants for a Psychiatric Advanced Practice
Registered Nurse (APRN) for the position of Director, Psychiatric Medication
(Services Student Clinical Mental Health Services Manager). Provides
clinical leadership for staff and faculty working with student populations,
clinical and diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, emergency care,
consultation, and educational outreach to the University community regarding
best practices for managing mental health and wellness concerns for student
populations.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse maintains an independent clinical
practice, performing acts of diagnoses and health care management as described
in Public Act 99-168; interacting with professional colleagues to provide
comprehensive psychiatric care within the Office of Mental Health. In addition
to direct client care, the incumbent is responsible for the clinical and
operational leadership and oversight of the prescribing team and is
responsible for standardizing and enhancing psychotropic medication management
services within an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
Under the direction of the Associate Director, the incumbent will be a member
of the clinical operations leadership team and be responsible for the clinical
and supervisory oversight of the psychiatric medication services team
providing clinical services including: completing assessments, prescribing,
coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team and external partners and
consulting with colleagues across the University. The incumbent will also
carry a clinical caseload.
SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with
culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of
difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments.
The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by
demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation
for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works as an independent practitioner under a collaborative agreement per
Public Act 99-168.
Provides oversight of psychiatric medical services ensuring adherence to
policies and procedures and coordinates the clinical and prescriptive
duties of the Psychiatric Medication Services team. Assists with
developing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern psychiatric
medical services, ensuring adherence to best clinical practices,
applicable state and federal statutes, local health and safety laws and
regulations, student affairs risk management policies, and professional
codes of ethics.
Carries a clinical caseload and conducts comprehensive health assessments
of patients to diagnose and treat potential, acute and/or chronic mental
health problems and medical/psychiatric risk factors.
Responsible for individualized evaluation and assessment of clinical signs
and symptoms, utilization of critical thinking in the establishment of a
medical/psychiatric diagnosis for actual/potential health problems, and
active management of health guidelines.
Meets regularly with and reports to the Associate Director, Mental Health
to establish and discuss clinical priorities regarding Psychiatric
Medication Services, medication provider personnel issues, Total Quality
Initiatives (TQI), mission, vision, and strategic planning; reviews
plans for implementation of such.
Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential medical records. Documents
medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes,
education, referrals, and consultations consistent with AAAHC
(Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) standards, and
IACS (International Association of Counseling Services).
Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic studies for evaluation,
clinical decision-making, and continued care of the patient. Independently
prescribes, dispenses, and/or administers appropriate medication,
corrective measures, and medical therapeutics within guidelines (scope of
practice as defined in Sec. 20-87a).
Educates and instructs students on preventive care, medical/psychiatric
issues, and the use of prescribed medical treatments and/or prescriptive
medications including schedule 2-5 controlled substances.
Initiates emergency treatment of acute medical/psychiatric problems within
guidelines. Facilitates and coordinates transitional or specialized care
for patients who require services beyond the scope of Student Health
Services/Counseling and Mental Health Services.
Participates in and/or conducts in-service presentations, and/or workshops
designed to educate SHaW staff, MH trainees, and staff from other
departments on topics related to Psychiatric Medication Services. May
conduct outreach services designed to provide mental health education to
students. May arrange for other speakers to provide similar educational
offerings on the practice of Psychiatric Medication Services.
Develops and maintains educational material for the SHaW website
addressing Psychiatric Medication Services.
Supports coordination between Psychiatric Medication Services and
community medical providers of emergency, partial, outpatient, and
inpatient psychiatric care.
Provides liaison between Psychiatric Medical Services and the SHaW
Pharmacy regarding formulary changes and changes in prescriptive practice.
Serves as a resource and clinical consultant for other professional nurses
and interdisciplinary colleagues. Provides written, verbal, and/or
telephone orders directing the patient medical regimen for execution by
the registered nurse per Public Act No.03-8.
Participates in various interdisciplinary case discussions, committees,
and advisory groups.
May seek funding for and conduct studies on mental health issues and may
publish or present findings in appropriate professional journals or
forums.
May supervise and train graduate students in schools of nursing and allied
health programs from the University of Connecticut and other graduate
degree programs.
Actively participates in regional and national professional organizations.
Maintains clinically competent patient care through ongoing continuing
education as required by national accrediting body to maintain current
certification; learns uses and maintains competency with relevant and
emerging technology as required.
Acts as a liaison between students, parents, and other related University
offices in regard to academic and health issues.
Provides professional consultation and outreach education to the
University community.
Monitors, evaluates, and keeps informed of best-practice standards being
observant of pertinent regulations, laws, publications, and information.
Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
Possession of a current/unrestricted licensure as both an APRN/RN in the
State of Connecticut.
Six years of post-graduate work experience, including substantial
experience providing psychiatric medication management.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
Evidence of completion of a Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited
educational institution.
Current certification by a national accrediting body ANCC (American Nurse
Credentialing Center) as a nurse practitioner in Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing prior to employment or within 6 months of employment.
Current, unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration by both the State
of Connecticut and Federal DEA.
Experience with and commitment to diversity and inclusion, healthcare
equity and access, and social justice issues, and working with clients
from diverse backgrounds.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience working in a comprehensive university counseling
center or similar environment, including partnering effectively and
collegially on an interdisciplinary team with campus partners.
3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
Demonstrated expertise in a minimum of one specific treatment relevant to
collegiate mental health (for example eating disorders, attention deficit
disorder).
Demonstrated experience working with a minimum of one specific population
in college settings (for example LGBTQ, non-traditional students,
students of color, etc.).
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a 12-month, full-time, 35-hour-a-week position on the Storrs Campus.
Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the
collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the
University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful
completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https: // hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search
#497402 to upload the following four (4) items: 1) a resume, 2) cover
letter, 3) contact information for three (3) professional references, and
4) a separate diversity statement stating your commitment to and
experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion. Incomplete applications will
not be considered. Review of applications will be ongoing and continue the
position is filled.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may
be found at https:// www. ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the
number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently
make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes
serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions,
leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities.
UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our
vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications
from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.
Advertised: Apr 21 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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