Psych Nurse Practitioner (BH), Correctional Health Services, (8a-4:30p), OTxHU-Bellevue
Company: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
Marketing StatementNew York City Health and Hospitals
CorporationOutposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)Since
2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct
provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply
committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the
NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the City's
efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical
services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy
services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision
care; discharge planning; and reentry support.Given the high
visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber
health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our
Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three
NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a
pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality
clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health
conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between
care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with
admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a
patient's clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care
providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will
provide security and custody management.The OTxHU at NYC Health +
Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique,
groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as
early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be
part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of
the City's most marginalized, vulnerable people.
- To help support continuity of operations and care, staff
selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS
locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most
qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given
to equally qualified, internal candidates.Job DescriptionPosition
Overview:Under the supervision of a Senior/Supervising Psychiatrist
in the Mental Health Service of CHS, this position requires the
provision of high quality, team-based psychiatric services
including psychopharmacologic interventions, for individuals
incarcerated in the New York City jail system. Experience working
in correctional settings is not required, however the ability to
work closely and effectively with multiple other disciplines,
including security staff, is critical.
- Please be advised, this position may require you to work at
multiple locations including facilities on Rikers
Island.Responsibilities Include
- Provide psychiatric care, including admission evaluations,
follow-ups, and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals
with mental health needs.
- Participate in the creation of an individualized treatment plan
after discussing the case with the mental health care team,
collecting and reviewing psychosocial data, medical history,
nursing assessment, and other pertinent information.
- Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care,
including hospitalization, and refer to a higher level of care as
clinically appropriate. If a patient is hospitalized, maintain
contact with the hospital psychiatric staff to ensure continuity of
care.
- Provide patient education, specifically around issues related
to medications and treatment adherence, and aftercare services.
Document all activities in the electronic medical record in a
timely, concise and clear manner.
- Provide consultation to non-prescribing mental health staff and
medical staff about diagnosis, treatment and/or the need for
psychiatric medication.
- Counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques,
including in group settings if needed.
- Participate regularly in team meetings with the treatment
staff.
- Provide clinical oversight for psychiatric nurse practitioner
trainees, including appropriate direct supervision and
documentation of evaluation and feedback.
- Engage in clinical supervision, as indicated, with the
Supervising or Senior psychiatrist
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Psychiatrist or Mental
Health Manager for the facility, Medical Director or Chief of
Service for Psychiatry, or their respective designees.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to
work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as
with NYC DOC staff
- Flexible disposition
- Integrate nursing and medical concepts in planning care for
medically complicated psychiatric patients.Departmental Preferences
- Advanced knowledge of psychopathology in assessing patients in
need of mental health treatment, including mental status
examination and diagnosis.
- Advanced knowledge of psychopharmacology as it pertains to the
patient population being treated and writing prescriptions.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and in a
variety of treatment settings.Department Preferences
- A valid New York State license and current registration to
practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and,
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New
York State Department of Education and,
- A current certificate issued by the State Education Department
to prescribe medication, and,
- Two years satisfactory experience as a Nurse Practitioner, or
two years satisfactory experience as a Registered Professional
Nurse, eighteen months of which must be as a Nurse
Practitioner
- At least 3 years of hospital experience both as RN & NP in
Behavioral Health
- An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and
experience may be considered
- A valid New York State license and current registration to
practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and,
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New
York State Department of Education and,
- A current certificate issued by the State Education Department
to prescribe medication, and,
- Two years satisfactory experience as a Nurse Practitioner, or
two years satisfactory experience as a Registered Professional
Nurse, eighteen months of which must be as a Nurse
Practitioner
- At least 3 years of hospital experience both as RN & NP in
Behavioral Health
- An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and
experience may be consideredMinimum 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 PreferencesHow To
ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by
clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the
above Job ID #, to:NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health
ServicesTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources Department55 Water
Street, 18th FloorNew York, NY 10041Attn: Talent AcquisitionIf
applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file
attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC 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 , Psych Nurse Practitioner (BH), Correctional Health Services, (8a-4:30p), OTxHU-Bellevue, Healthcare , New York, New York
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