Per Diem Clinical Nurse Manager
VNS Health
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Job summary
VNS Health is seeking a highly qualified Nurse Practitioner to provide direct psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing assessment within a comprehensive Behavioral Health program in New York City. The role supports multiple programs including IMT, ACT, IOS, and school-based clinics, working under general supervision to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
The ideal candidate holds NYS NP licensure, PMHNP board certification, a current DEA license, and at least three
Qualifications
- License and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State required.
- Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within one year in role required.
- DEA license required.
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience in treating clients in a behavioral health setting required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs psychiatric evaluations of identified clients.
- Provides medication management, ongoing assessment, and supportive counseling according to program requirements.
- Evaluates need for physical evaluations and/or medical services and makes referrals as indicated.
- Provides full scope of advanced nursing practice for targeted client populations.
- Collaborates with program management and other staff to ensure high-quality behavioral health services.
- Maintains client records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Provides direct psychiatric evaluation, medical health assessment and intervention to clients admitted to Behavioral Health programs. Provides medication management and assessment on an ongoing basis. Provides consultation and education to other agencies and disciplines, including other VNS Health services. Assists in the overall management of the Behavioral Health program. Acts as a key resource in providing clinical and operational guidance and support to assigned teams and other staff to achieve and enhance team outcomes. Provides advanced nursing clinical care for clients in accordance with current State and Federal rules and regulations for nurse practitioner scope of practice and national standards of care, and specific program regulations/contract requirements. Works under general direction.
- Performs psychiatric evaluations of identified clients.
- Assesses current administrative processes and clinical protocols; identifies opportunities for improvement relating to quality and cost while maintaining adherence to compliance and nursing standards of care.
- Provides medication management, ongoing assessment, and supportive counseling according to program requirements.
- Evaluates need for physical evaluations and/or medical services and make referrals, as indicated.
- Provides full scope of advanced nursing practice for targeted client populations. Evaluates client responses to therapy and interventions. Ensures revision of the inter-professional plan of care as necessary to achieve quality outcomes.
- Consults with other mental health providers and community agencies, including other VNS Health department/programs, as well as members of the Behavioral Health program, regarding individual clients.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences for the Behavioral Health program.
- Maintains client records in compliance with VNS Health, state, city and federal requirements.
- Evaluates clients for psychiatric hospitalization, as necessary.
- Provides clinical supervision and direction to Behavioral Health program staff, including on-site observation of direct patient care and participation as needed in direct care. Participates with Behavioral Health program staff and other appropriate VNS Health staff in the development and implementation of in-service trainings.
- Collaborates with program management to ensure the provision of the highest quality behavioral health services to clients. Participates in the formulation and update of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals.
- Encourages clients and/or family members to participate in the services they have chosen to include in their treatment plan.
- Participates in VNS Health and community programs and education, as requested.
- Assists program management and any related staff in the prevention, identification, and resolution of client crises.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Comprehensive program summaries and recruitment messaging for use in job postings and candidate outreach.
The Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) program provides comprehensive, community-based psychiatric care for adults living with serious mental illness who have experienced frequent hospitalizations, housing instability, or involvement with the justice system.
Make a direct impact on some of New York City's most vulnerable adults while working as part of a highly collaborative, community-based care team.
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program delivers intensive, multidisciplinary behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness who have a history of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations and difficulty engaging in traditional outpatient care.
Join a team that meets clients where they are and helps transform lives through innovative, recovery-focused care.
The Integrated Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Clinic (IOS) provides coordinated treatment for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Work in an integrated care setting where you can address both mental health and substance use needs through a holistic approach.
The School-Based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic provides accessible behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families within the school setting.
Help students thrive by bringing critical behavioral health services directly into the communities where they learn and grow.
Promise Zone is a school-based behavioral health program that supports emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents, their families, and school communities.
Partner with families, educators, and students to create lasting positive outcomes for youth.
The Geriatric Mental Health Initiative (GMHI) supports older adults experiencing depression through screening, assessment, and in-home counseling services.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by addressing mental health needs and reducing social isolation.
The FRIENDS Program provides crisis intervention, case management, and family support services to children and adolescents experiencing significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
Support children and families during critical moments and help build stronger foundations for long-term success.
The Adult Mobile Crisis program provides rapid, community-based crisis intervention and short-term case management for adults experiencing or at risk of a behavioral health crisis.
Be on the front lines of behavioral health crisis response and help individuals access care when they need it most.
The Children's Mobile Crisis program delivers immediate behavioral health crisis response services for children and adolescents in need of psychiatric assessment, stabilization, and de-escalation.
Provide life-changing support to children and families during moments of crisis and vulnerability.
The Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) program provides intensive, short-term crisis intervention and family support services to children and adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement.
Help keep families together by delivering intensive support that promotes stability and resilience.
Safe Pathways Suicide Prevention is a specialized outreach and intervention program serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth and young adults who may be at risk for suicide.
Advance health equity and save lives by supporting underserved youth through prevention, outreach, and compassionate care.
Health Home Care Management provides long-term care coordination and case management services for adults living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, HIV/AIDS, and other complex chronic conditions. The program helps individuals navigate healthcare systems, access community resources, improve health outcomes, and achieve greater stability through coordinated, person-centered care.
Work across healthcare and community systems to help high-risk individuals improve their health, independence, and quality of life.
The SUD Care Management program provides short-term care management, treatment linkage, and support services for adults and adolescents living with substance use disorders. The program focuses on engaging individuals with frequent emergency department and inpatient utilization, helping them access treatment, recovery resources, and ongoing support.
Play a key role in connecting individuals to recovery services and reducing barriers to treatment.
WeCARE Wellness Care Management supports individuals receiving cash assistance who have medical or behavioral health conditions that impact employability. Through wellness-focused care coordination, resource navigation, and case management, the program helps participants improve health outcomes, increase stability, and move toward greater self-sufficiency.
Empower individuals facing complex health and socioeconomic challenges while helping them build pathways toward improved wellness and independence.
- License and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State required
- Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within one year in role required
- DEA license required
- Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.
- Master's Degree of Science in Nursing, or other graduate degree from a nurse practitioner educational program registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for NP licensure. required
- Master's Degree Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or any other specialized PMHNP degree. required
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience in treating clients in a behavioral health setting required
- For Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC): Minimum of one years' experience in a substance use treatment setting , evaluating patients with substance use disorders & prescribing medications for addiction treatment. Familiarity with OASAS regulations is a plus. required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Strong computer literacy, including use of electronic systems for clinical record keeping required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
USD $64.88 - USD $87.00 /Hr.
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.
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