Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health)

Company: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025

Job Description:

Marketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Check Us Out Onlinewww.nychealthandhospitals.orgcareers.nychhc.orgDocs4nyc.orgJob DescriptionPurpose of Position:Is an integral member of an integral member of an interdisciplinary team of prescribing clinicians, counselors, social workers, and peers providing care for patients with SUDs presenting to the hospital with acute care clinical needs. Under the direction of the Director of SUD Services and in collaboration with the designated physician, the NP will provide evidence=based care for patients with SUDs in the emergency department/ hospital for Addiction Consults as well as in the Walk-In/ Bridge Clinic within the outpatient addiction treatment program.

• Under the clinical supervision and oversight of the Director of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services and his/her designee, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments to facilitate effective care for patients with SUDs, which includes substance use/ medical/ psychiatric histories, physical and mental status examinations, review of laboratory and imaging studies, diagnosis of SUD and co-occurring conditions, and formulation of treatment plans for patients within his/ her particular scope of practice
• Provide patient care in a thorough and competent manner, which may include:
  • Provide medical management withdrawal
  • Provide medication treatment for alcohol, opioid and other SUDs
  • Provide harm reduction and overdose prevention education for substance use
  • Assess patients for acute medical and mental health needsMinimum 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 PreferencesMS in Psychiatric/Mental Health NP, Adult-Gerontology NP, or Family NPActive DEA RegistrationAt least one year's satisfactory experience as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner in providing direct services to adult patients with substance use disordersTour 2 8:00am-4:00pmHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" 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

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