Psychiatric NP/PA - Overnight ED

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Behavioral Health team in the Emergency Department for a full-time, overnight role. The position emphasizes autonomous assessment, stabilization, and triage of psychiatric emergencies within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Board Certification and a NYS license are required, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s Program OR certification from an accredited NP program OR completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to meet and maintain credentialing requirements and hospital privileges.
• Knowledge and competency in a wide range of clinical areas.
• Familiar with EHR/EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Based in the Emergency Department providing frontline psychiatric evaluations.
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, risk evaluations, and crisis intervention.
• Determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, psychiatric teams, social workers, and community agencies.
• Coordinate care and admissions to inpatient psychiatric unit when necessary.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate quality in documentation.

Education

Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Certification from accredited NP program

Physician Assistant Program completion

Tools

EHR/EMR software

Job description

Job Summary

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our Behavioral Health team in the Emergency Department. This full‑time, hospital‑employed overnight position plays a critical role in the assessment, stabilization, and triage of patients presenting with psychiatric emergencies. This role is fast‑paced, autonomous, and deeply impactful, offering the opportunity to serve a high‑need population during critical moments of care. Candidates must be Board Certified with a NYS License. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Based in the Emergency Department providing frontline psychiatric evaluations
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, risk evaluations, and crisis intervention
• Determine appropriate level of care
• Collaborate with ED physicians, psychiatric teams, social workers, and community agencies
• Coordinate care and admissions to inpatient psychiatric unit when necessary
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate quality in documentation
• Must be on site
• Must have MHNP Certification

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program OR certification from an accredited NP program OR completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to meet and maintain credentialing requirements and hospital privileges.
• Knowledge and competency in a wide range of clinical areas.
• Familiar with EHR/EMR software.

Licensure and Certification Requirements

Required:

• Current NYS Nurse Practitioner licenses OR Current NYS license as a Physician Assistant with prescription privileges.
• Current BCLS, ACLS certifications.

Preferred:

• Active ANCC certification in relevant specialty

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Pay Range: $120,000‑$150,000