Full-time Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

Special Care Behavioral Treatment Group; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Employee perks

Job summary

Special Care Behavioral Treatment Group in Ithaca, NY is seeking a dedicated Full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our behavioral health team. You will educate patients and caregivers, guide illness management, and develop treatment plans within a collaborative hospital setting.

The role requires NY license, board certification in Family or Internal Medicine, and MSN/DNP or NP certificate. You will work onsite, coordinate with multidisciplinary staff, and contribute to evidence-based care across

Qualifications

• Current board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted NY nursing license.
• MSN, DNP, or NP certificate program completion.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate patient care in a flexible setting.
• Strong commitment to customer service and patient experience.
• Ability to operate in an onsite clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and caregivers on illness processes and care management.
• Perform and document comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial histories and initiate problem lists.
• Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic studies to form differential diagnoses.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team in multidisciplinary meetings and care standards.
• Adjust treatment plans to ensure seamless care across settings.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Customer service mindset

Team collaboration

Onsite clinical operability

Education

MSN or DNP

Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program

Board certification: Family or Internal Medicine

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Overview

Special Care Behavioral Treatment Group in Ithaca, New York, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population, focusing on behavioral health. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will actively engage in educating and counseling patients and their caregivers, guiding them through illness management and treatment plans.

About the Organization

At Special Care Behavioral Treatment Group, we are committed to offering comprehensive behavioral health services. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide innovative treatment approaches tailored to each patient's unique needs. We strive to create an environment that fosters healing, understanding, and respect, ensuring that our patients receive the best care possible, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Work Environment

This full-time position will require you to work onsite at our state-of-the-art hospital facility in Ithaca, where you will engage directly with patients in a supportive and collaborative setting. Our team-oriented approach encourages open communication among healthcare professionals, enhancing the overall patient care experience. The work environment is flexible, adapting to the demands of our patient population while maintaining a focus on quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with patients and their caregivers to educate them on illness processes and care management strategies, ensuring they understand their health journey.
• Conduct thorough assessments by performing and documenting comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial health histories, including pertinent findings and initiating problem lists.
• Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic studies to develop differential diagnoses based on both subjective and objective data, facilitating informed treatment decisions.
• Collaborate closely with other members of our healthcare team, actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings and contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of care standards that meet institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Be responsive to patient needs by adjusting treatment approaches and care plans as necessary, ensuring that patients receive seamless care across outpatient, inpatient, and clinical research settings.

Patient Population / Client Focus

The Nurse Practitioner will work with a diverse array of patients seeking behavioral health support. Our patient population includes individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds, emphasizing the need for an empathetic and culturally competent approach to care. You will focus on ensuring that even the most vulnerable populations have access to the necessary treatment and support they require.

Qualifications

• Current board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• An active, unrestricted nursing license issued in the state of New York.
• A Master of Science in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate patient care in a flexible setting, adapting to unique individual needs.
• A strong commitment to customer service and ensuring a positive patient experience.
• Comfort and ability to operate effectively in an onsite clinical setting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric care setting is highly preferred.
• Prior experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within a hospital or clinical environment.
• Demonstrated skill in utilizing electronic health records (EHR) for patient documentation and communication.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position is competitive, with an annual salary ranging from $150,000 to $160,000, contingent upon your experience and caseload management. Alongside a generous salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

Career Growth Opportunities

Joining our team provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and continuing education. As a Nurse Practitioner at Special Care Behavioral Treatment Group, you will have access to educational resources, mentorship programs, and opportunities to participate in clinical research projects, helping you to advance your career within the field of behavioral health.