Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company: Services for the UnderServed
Location: New York
Posted on: March 15, 2025

Job Description:

MinUSD $100.00/Hr.MaxUSD $102.16/Hr.Position OverviewI. SCOPE OF ROLE:The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be an integral part of a dynamic team of high caliber, passionateprofessionals working to advance and improve healthcare practices and outcomes. Workingcollaboratively with the ACT Team and Medical Director, they will help implement interventions whilecontinuously assessing / evaluating to improve overall psychiatric health care delivery. The PsychiatricNurse Practitioner will support exceptional care for each individual through the use of an evidenced-basedapproach and best practices to achieve optimal quality and person-centered outcomes.II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with Program Director, Program Nurse, and ACT staff to coordinate ongoing psychiatrictreatment of clients on ACT Team.
  • Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborativepractice agreements. Review health assessments completed by the Program Nurse and provideclinical feedback.
    • Provide medication management including prescription refills and medication education toconsumers.
      • Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses,treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
        • Prepare Psychiatric Assessments bi-annually and for other purposes such as for HRA 2010eHousing Applications and/or other applications for housing or needed services.
          • Provide training to ACT team members on topics including medications and drug interactions.
          • Communicates and coordinates care with psychiatrists in the community, as needed.
          • Refer residents to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staffto coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff.
            • Provide in service staff training as needed and consultation as needed to the ACT team.
            • Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate.
            • Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation.
            • Attends daily morning meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainingsas needed.
              • Attend supervision with Medical Director at least monthly.
              • Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies,Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
                • All other duties as assigned
                • Part time 2-day PNP role in East Harlem**QualificationsIII. REQUIREMENTS:Required Education And Experience
                  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State and credentialed by the State to practice as an advancedNurse Practitioner with a specialty in psychiatry. Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider. Must havea DEA# and an individual NPI #.
                    • Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.Preferred Qualifications & Skills
                      • Preference is given to those who have experience working on a multi- disciplinary team and/orprevious experience with severely and persistently mentally ill, substance use and homelesspopulations. Ability to work independently and as part of a teamCompany OverviewS:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJoin a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture builton our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous qualityimprovement.S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providingaccess, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment,its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To requestreasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theID2024-16584

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