Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wellbridge; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 9,643,000 - 13,776,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cafeteria service

On-site gym/wellness center

Job summary

Wellbridge is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem in Calverton, NY to provide psychiatric consultation and patient care across our campus. This on-site role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and PAs to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes innovation, evidence-based practice, and education of staff, with responsibilities spanning assessment, treatment planning, and performance management within an addiction treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in New York State required; national certification preferred.
• BLS, required; ACLS or other certification within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Wellbridge patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Drive innovation through the use of technology and research integration.
• Maintain knowledge of current addiction treatment practices.
• Support translational medicine and program improvement via measurement-based care.
• Hire, manage, and evaluate assigned staff; participate in clinical team meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical risk understanding

Education

Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

New York State RN NP license

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 1 month

National certification preferred

Job description

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Calverton, NY, US

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center!

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem. This position is eligible for applicable shift pay differentials.

This position serves as one of Wellbridge’s medical Providers, with focus on psychiatric consultation, and works closely with interdisciplinary group of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants responsible for the day-to-day operation throughout our campus to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of all Wellbridge patients
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to oversee the development of personalized treatment plans for each individual Wellbridge patient
• Receptive to and a driver of innovation through implementation of approaches, capitalizing on technology, integration of research and educating all staff
• Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care
• Support strategic efforts to identify opportunities for translational medicine and innovation
• Collaborate with Wellbridge research team to develop a measurement-based care system to guide program improvement
• Hire, manage employee development and performance management of assigned staff
• Participate in routine clinical team meetings
• Work closely with the advocacy, residential, and legal teams to coordinate services to patients
• Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns
• Meet with the program leadership team to review issues affecting patient care, patient satisfaction, and general operations and performance
• Assist with community presentations, as applicable
• Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training for nurses and nurse practitioners
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision and values.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to assess medical needs and provide patient care. For patient care needs, this is an on-site role. Consistently move self about patient care areas. Occasionally lift and move medical equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Ability to verbally communicate related to patient care. Consistent computer and phone, general office equipment use. Update medical records while in a stationary position up to 30% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in New York State required . National certification in nurse practitioner specialty (ANCC, AACP or NAPNAP) preferred.
• BLS, required. ACLS or other certification, as required by department . Certifications must be obtained within one (1) month of employment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient or residential environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.