PSYCH-CERTIFIED APRN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING MENTAL HEALTH

FULLY-PAID TRAINING!

Welcome to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), where we provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care through the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services.

Celebrating over 50 years of service to the region, DLC is a not-for-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders, and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Serving adults, children and families, DLC provided more than 315,000 prevention, intervention and treatment services in the last year.

PRN: APRN - Acute Care Program [Position # 261]

Our Acute Care Program includes the Emergency Services Assessment Center as well as Crisis Stabilization Units for both Children and Adults and provides invaluable assistance for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. 

This is an opportunity to work with some of SWFL's most dedicated professionals in the Mental Health field with a flexible schedule as well! 

POSITION DETAILS:

- Completing Psychiatric Evaluations under the Baker Act and Daily Rounds/Medication Management, Discharge Planning, Admission and Discharge Orders, etc.

- Providing coverage for scheduled shifts and/or on-call/weekend coverage for Crisis Stabilization 30- bed Adult unit and 15-bed Child Crisis Stabilization Unit.

-Completing physical examinations for CSU, Detox, and SUD Residential as needed. 

- Working closely with DLC Psychiatrists and other provides, receiving supervision and guidance as everyone participates as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

TO JOIN OUR ELITE ACUTE CARE TEAM:

- Current PSYCH APRN certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) = Required

- At least 1 year post Master's Experience = Required

-  Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office 365/Teams = Strongly Preferred 

- Basic knowledge of Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health treatment principles and techniques (including Medication Assisted Treatment) = Required

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS: 

- PRN/On-Call Position (Hourly/Non-Exempt)
~ Shifts can be accepted or denied, with minimum requirement of (if offered) 2 shifts per month
~ Includes weekend days

- DLC-sponsored Health & Wellness Initiatives

- Opportunity to Cross-Train with other Programs/work Additional Hours

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLC is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLC's work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed, homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards transformative wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our Clients and their families, you may contact Head Recruiter Beth Poulin directly via bethp@DLCenters.org.