Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
Marketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one
of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the
country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty
care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without
exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring
culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in
partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff.
Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to
everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham
Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach:
providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time
emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that
maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health
outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in
their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community
resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and
we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed
staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health
Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative
ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their
healthiest lives.Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITIONSummary Of
Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe nurse practitioner (NP) is an
advanced practice nurse responsible for comprehensive outpatient
services and management in behavioral health. As an independent
clinical provider and utilizing the clinical team as a resource,
the NP provides expert clinical care to a designated population of
patients providing services but not limited to:
- Performs a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that includes
assessing current psychiatric symptoms and past psychiatric
history, the psychosocial and physical health status, evaluation of
mental status, current and past history of violence, suicidal or
self-harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health
behaviors, trauma, and social and developmental history.
- Documents any psychiatric, behavioral, substance abuse and
active medical problems on the
- Problem List and Comprehensive Treatment Plan as per
policy
- Develops a differential diagnosis derived from the collection
and synthesis of assessment data.
- Consults with other members of the interdisciplinary team to
determine, evaluate, and plan treatment goals/objectives,
- Updates and completes the Treatment Plan Review as needed after
the completion of the
- Comprehensive Treatment Plan and/or whenever there is a
significant change in the patient's condition or treatment.
- Records patient's status and progress of care rendered, and
plan for future care and therapeutic interventions appropriate to
the patient's needs.
- Counsels and guides patients, their families, and/or
significant others relating to physical health, psychiatric
treatment, and progress,
- Request appropriate laboratory tests within established
protocols, and interprets findings of relevant diagnostic and
laboratory tests.
- Prescribes and adjusts medication within established protocols,
and follows such medication(s) interventions as appropriate
- Manages psychiatric emergencies by determining the level of
risk and initiating and coordinating effective emergency care.
- Serves as team leader in psychiatric crisis situations.
- Ensures that a patient Behavioral/Safety Plan is in place for
all patients, and that team members are aware of and consider
patient preferences in responding to a crisis.
- Consults with the physician, as appropriate, for evaluation of
findings of the psychiatric and health screening in order to make
prospective decisions about treatment.
- Ensures the timely and appropriate management of a patient's
medical problems by communicating with patient's PCP
- Participate in the different training/In-services conducted by
the department or the facility/network.
- Participate in the different QA issues in the
department/facility (i.e.: Peer Review, etc.)
- Complete patient correspondence (i.e.: forms or letters upon
request).
- Fosters good Customer Service in daily activities when dealing
with patients, parents, (significant others).
- Maintains Patient Safety and Infection Control techniques.
- Follows corporate & hospital regulations, policies, &
procedures.
- Addresses patients, visitors and co-workers in a courteous and
respectful manner.
- Maintains a professional working relationship with other health
care professionals.
- Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe
manner.
- Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate action to
eliminate hazards and prevent recurrences.
- Work to provide comprehensive, personalized care for all New
Yorkers and commit to providing a person-centered care environment
while exemplifying ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability,
Respect and Excellence) values.Minimum Qualifications
- A valid New York State license and current registration to
practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York
State Department of Education (NYSED); and
- Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the
NYSED; and
- Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and
current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the
American Heart Association (AHA).Department
PreferencesCertification(s)/License(s)QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
- Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
- Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and
current certification in Basic Life Support ( BLS) through the
American Heart Association (AHA)Educational Level
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited program.
- Active professional license as a NP in the state of New
York.
- Board certification or board eligibility in appropriate
clinical specialty.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and
written.Equipment/Machines OperatedPersonal computer, telephone,
fax, copier, Medical devices used in the course of training, i.e.
glucometer, blood pressure equipment, etc.COMPUTER
PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATEDEpic EMR, Microsoft Outlook I Office
SuiteYears Of Experience> 3600 hours of experience in direct
patient care is preferred but not required.How To ApplyIf you wish
to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the
"Apply for Job" buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive
benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+
hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees'
Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development
opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
Keywords: NYC Health + Hospitals, New York , Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , New York, New York
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