Nurse Practitioner Psych (58523)

Phoenix House; New York (NY); On-site; USD 171,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Phoenix House of New York, Long Island City, seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in psychiatry to deliver evidence-based care to patients with psychiatric diagnoses and substance use disorders.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and continuity of care, including on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in an approved NP/PA program.
• BA or BS.
• New York State AGNP, FNP, or PMHNP and RN licensure.
• Nurse Practitioner Board Certification; ACLS/BLS active.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of acute psychiatric and SUD conditions.
• Maintain an ongoing case panel for assessment, meds, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Provide cross-coverage for continuity of care as needed.
• Respond to acute clinical needs including suicidality, withdrawal, or psychosis.
• Review medical/psychiatric history and ensure timely documentation.
• Coordinate with pharmacy and outside providers to promote continuity of care.
• Provide on-call weekend/holiday coverage.

Skills

Time Management

Maintain Professional Boundaries

Global and Cultural Awareness

Critical Thinking and Decision-Making

Excellent Communication

Team Collaboration

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Crisis Management

Education

Master's or Doctoral in NP/PA program

BA or BS

Job description

Summary

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

Summary

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

As a Nurse Practitioner Psych at Phoenix House

you will provide high-quality evidence-based care to patients with psychiatric diagnoses and/or substance use disorders (SUDs).

• Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...

You Will Have Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To

• Conduct a timely comprehensive assessment of acute psychiatric and substance use disorder related conditions.
• Maintain an individual case panel providing ongoing psychiatric, and substance use disorder assessment, medication management, treatment planning, and follow up.
• Provide cross-coverage for clients assigned to other providers as needed for continuity of care, and timely access to care.
• Assess and respond to acute clinical needs including but not limited to suicidal or homicidal ideation, self-harm risk, mania, psychosis, severe anxiety, withdrawal, intoxication, substance cravings or significant changes to mental status or presentation within the scope of care practice while engaging with on-call medical director, nursing leadership and other supports.
• Review past medical, psychiatric and substance use history of new admissions and assess for urgent/emergent conditions that need immediate attention.
• Maintain thorough and accurate and timely documentation of clinical encounters including clinical decision making. Completion of notes within 48 hours of client encounter – sooner based on acuity.
• Document all encounters with client and or staff related to client conditions or concerns in the medical record.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care and case conferencing, working closely with nursing, counselors/CASACs, licensed mental health clinicians, recovery support specialists (RSS), peers, medical providers, and other team members.
• Coordinate with pharmacy, medical team, and outside providers as needed to promote continuity of care.
• Provide on call weekend and holiday coverage as assigned with timely responses to clinical questions during coverage.
• May be asked to provide emergency/urgent coverage at alternative Phoenix House locations based on need either in person or virtually based on organizational or client need.
• Ensure timely follow up for clients seen in the ED or admitted to the hospital to promote safe transitions of care.

Job Details

• Long Island City - Long Island, NY
• Full Time-Exempt
• Salary range $171,000 - $211,000

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a Master's or Doctoral from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• BA or BS

Required Licenses/Certifications

• New York State AGNP, FNP, or PMHNP and RN licensure
• Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in New York state.
• NPI Number
• DEA License
• Medicaid / Medicare Number
• Active ACLS/BLS certification

Required Experience

• Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing medical care and assessment, in collaboration with a physician, to clients with substance use disorders experiencing dependence and withdrawal
• Three plus years related experience preferred

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Time Management
• Maintain Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to be work well on a team
• Ability to collaborate with other team members and members of different disciplines
• Crisis Management

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor medical clinic environment. This role also routinely meets patients who may have contagious illnesses. Appropriate PPE will be provided and required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach hands and arms.
• Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.