Min
USD $100.00/Hr. Max
USD $102.16/Hr. Position Overview

I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of treatment servicesprofessionals in an OMH funded clinic. Reporting to the Assistant Medical Director & Clinic Director Psych NP will assess patients' mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints and diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.

 

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Meet with Associate Medical Director, Clinic Director, Program Nurse, and Social Service staff coordinate ongoing psychiatric treatment. • 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 consumers. • Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnosestreatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes. • Prepare Psychiatric Assessments for the purpose of HRA 2010e Housing Application and/or otherapplications for housing or needed services. • Provide training to other 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 roomstaff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospitalstaff. • Provide in service staff training monthly and consultation as needed to the social service team. • Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate. • Assist in building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies. • Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. • Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation. • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed. • Attend face to face supervision with Collaborating Psychiatrist at least monthly. Make chart workavailable to Collaborating Psychiatrist for quarterly reviews. • Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate CompliancePolicies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes. • A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required. • Other duties as assigned.

 

2-Day NP Role

Qualifications

III. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State and credentialed by the State to practice as an advanced Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in psychiatry. • Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider. Must have a DEA# and an individual NPI #. Must carry individual malpractice insurance. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist adult males of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences. • Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred • Experience with underserved individuals and direct service to people living with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders • Preference is given to those who have experience working on a multi- disciplinary team and/or previous experience with homeless population.

ID2026-18480 Work LocationIn Person