Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Samaritan Daytop Village; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 169,744; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

25 days of paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village in Blauvelt, NY, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide medical evaluations and care in a behavioral health setting. This role is crucial in bridging physical and behavioral health care, ensuring clients in crisis receive appropriate care.

The ideal candidate will have an MSN or DNP, an active New York State license, and experience in emergency or behavioral health settings. The position offers a competitive salary of $150,000-$169,744, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive physical health evaluations.
• Manages acute and chronic medical conditions for clients.
• Prescribes and manages medications for health needs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Collaborative communication

Experience in emergency medicine

Familiarity with harm-reduction practices

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (Avatar)

Job description

Overview

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

SamaritanDaytopVillage 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),operatedby SamaritanDaytopVillage in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term supportfor children ages 5+ and adultsin mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary teamutilizesa trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long-term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.

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 formental 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
• Maintainsaccurateandtimelydocumentation 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 familiesregardingmedical diagnoses, harm reduction, and overdose prevention
• Engages in peer reviews and quality improvement initiatives tomaintainhigh standardsof 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 foridentifyingmedical emergencies masked by behavioral health symptoms
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm-reduction clinical practices
• Proficiencywith 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 $150,000-$169,744 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 daysof paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement.

This roleis located in Blauvelt, NY.