Impactful School-Based Psychiatric NP

Albany Urgent Care Facility, LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Continuing Education (CE) Allowance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Albany Urgent Care Facility, LLC is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a psychiatric specialty for a full-time, on-site role at a local Albany school. The position emphasizes comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and collaboration with school health teams to support students and families.

The role focuses on trauma-informed, culturally competent care within a multidisciplinary setting, with opportunities for professional development and involvement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with PMHNP specialization.
• Current APRN licensure for psychiatric care.
• Proven ability to communicate with diverse populations and collaborate with a care team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Manage medication prescribing and monitoring with attention to efficacy and side effects.
• Collaborate with primary care and interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support for acute mental health needs.
• Engage in community outreach and education to promote mental health awareness.
• Offer psychotherapy and psychoeducation to support patient journeys.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant, confidential patient records.

Skills

Psychiatric mental health nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's degree in nursing (PMHNP)

Job description

Albany Urgent Care Facility, LLC is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a psychiatric specialty for a full-time, on-site role at a local Albany school. The position emphasizes comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and collaboration with school health teams to support students and families.

The role focuses on trauma-informed, culturally competent care within a multidisciplinary setting, with opportunities for professional development and involvement