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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Pediatric Psychiatry Service, Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas

Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other professionals, consulting with, and to, other providers to optimize clinical outcomes and ef?ciencies. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with individuals served and their families, engaging the in- dividual-served and family in the de?nition of problems and problem resolution. Attends and participates in treatment team meetings, and in departmental and divisional meetings, as assigned.Conducts clinical assessments in person and virtually for the purpose of diagnosing mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive and developmental disorders and disabilities, inclusive of obtaining health history through interviews of individuals-served and their families, clinical record review, and performing appropriate physical examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care. Refers to other healthcare providers, as appropriate.Participates in the development of appropriate, evidence- and assessment-based, person-centered treatment plans in consultation with individuals-served, their families, and other team members. Educates individuals-served and families regarding medications and treatments, and about health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet the needs of individuals served and their families; and communicates relevant case management information to other professionals and community management of health conditions via prescriptive authority, in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Completes documentation in the clinical record related to interaction with individuals- served, families and other service providers in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with professional ethics and with both Federal and State regulations.Reviews clinical records to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment-team services offered. Participates in quality improvement and initiatives that analyze professional practice, outcomes and ef?ciencies, including peer review, chart review, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.Performs other related duties as assigned.

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