Lifeskills South Florida
Urszula Dorfman currently serves as an APRN and PMHNP-BC at Lifeskills South Florida, providing both in-person and telemedicine psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, medication management, and crisis intervention for various mental health disorders. With extensive experience in nursing, Urszula has been a Staff/Charge Nurse in the Behavioral Health Unit at Memorial Regional Hospital since August 2007, where responsibilities include providing care to patients with mental disorders, facilitating group therapy, and mentoring new staff. Previous positions include travel nurse roles at Jacobi Medical Center and other hospitals, with a solid educational background consisting of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Masters Certificate, a Master of Science in Advanced Holistic Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University.
Lifeskills South Florida
WHO WE ARE For over 30 years, Lifeskills has provided customized, evidence-based mental health treatment and is recognized as a national center of clinical excellence. Lifeskills is dually licensed to treat complex psychiatric, substance use, and process addiction disorders for adults and their families. LEVELS OF CARE Detox and Subacute Residential - Ft. Lauderdale: In this closely structured and supportive therapeutic environment with 24/7 nursing support, we provide a non-traditional residential program with detox services for higher acuity clients as a stepping-stone to a more traditional residential setting. Residential- Deerfield Beach: In our residential treatment, clients live in fully furnished and professionally staffed townhomes, allowing them to adapt their new coping skills and practice their daily routines during treatment. Outpatient - Delray Beach: Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) allow clients to expand their independent living skills while increasing their responsibilities. Transitional Housing - Osceola House, Delray Beach: A FARR Accredited and Level II transitional living community, Osceola House residences allow individuals to step down to semi-independent living while attending our outpatient programming. Family Programming: When a loved one is suffering from a mental illness or an addiction, family members can find themselves at a loss for direction and overwhelmed with making decisions or finding the right kind of help. We help families find guidance, hope, and peace through a program model that complements recommended ancillary support and provides a comprehensive family recovery program that includes our Family Alliance, Family Weekend (virtual), and Family Therapy components.