Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 169,744; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

25 days paid time off

Employer 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver medical evaluation and stabilization within a 24/7 behavioral health setting in Blauvelt, NY. The NP will bridge physical and behavioral health care, ensuring medical clearance and coordinated discharge planning.

Requirements include an MSN or DNP, active NY RN and NP credentials, and DEA registration. Prior emergency, urgent care, or behavioral health experience is preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited NP program is required.
• Active NY RN license and NP certification are required.
• Active DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.
• Minimum 1 year NP experience preferred; strong clinicals okay for new grads.
• Experience in emergency, urgent care, or behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive physical health evaluations and risk assessments.
• Manages acute and chronic medical conditions during stabilization.
• Prescribes and manages medications for physical health needs; supports withdrawal management.
• Conducts medication reconciliation and orders labs/toxicology as needed.
• Collaborates with medical director, psychiatrists, RNs, and social workers on discharge plans.
• Participates in rounds to ensure medical stability for behavioral health programs.
• Maintains accurate EHR documentation compliant with OMH/OASAS and HIPAA.
• Adheres to DEA, PMP/I-STOP, and EPCS requirements for prescriptions.
• Provides health education to patients and families on diagnoses and harm reduction.
• Engages in peer reviews and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative communication

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Withdrawal management

Electronic Health Records

EPCS compliance

Education

MSN or DNP from accredited NP program

New York State RN license (active)

New York State NP certification (Family/Adult/Gerontology)

Active DEA registration

Tools

Avatar EHR

DEA/EPCS compliance tools

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Samaritan Daytop Village is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC), operated by Samaritan Daytop Village in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term support for children ages 5+ and adults in mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary team utilizes a trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long‑term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.

Overview

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to function as an advanced practice provider delivering medical evaluation, physical health stabilization, and integrated primary care to individuals in a behavioral health setting. Practicing within the full scope of New York State licensure, the NP ensures that clients experiencing acute mental health or substance use emergencies are medically cleared and treated for underlying health conditions. This role is a vital part of a 24/7 multidisciplinary team, bridging the gap between physical health and behavioral health crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive physical health evaluations, including medical histories, physical exams, and health risk assessments
• Manages acute and chronic medical conditions for clients admitted for mental health or substance use stabilization
• Prescribes and manages medications for physical health needs and provides support for withdrawal management protocols
• Conducts medication reconciliation and orders laboratory or toxicology studies to interpret results and adjust treatment plans
• Collaborates with the medical director, psychiatrists, RNs, and social workers to develop integrated discharge and safety plans
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure clients are medically stable for behavioral health programming
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar) in compliance with OMH/OASAS and HIPAA standards
• Adheres to DEA, PMP/I-STOP, and EPCS requirements for all prescription protocols
• Provides health education to patients and families regarding medical diagnoses, harm reduction, and overdose prevention
• Engages in peer reviews and quality improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of integrated care

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license
• Active, unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner certification (Family, Adult, or Gerontology)
• Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) preferred; new graduates with strong clinical backgrounds considered
• Experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or behavioral health settings strongly preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Advanced clinical knowledge of medical stabilization and the physical impacts of substance use or withdrawal
• Expert assessment skills for identifying medical emergencies masked by behavioral health symptoms
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, and harm‑reduction clinical practices
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (Avatar preferred) and EPCS requirements
• Excellent collaborative communication skills for working with a diverse team of medical and non‑medical professionals

Additional Information

This is a full‑time exempt role with an annual salary of $140,000‑$169,744 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement.

This role is located in Blauvelt, NY and has a schedule of Wednesday‑Friday 12pm‑12am.