Psychiatric NP — Mon-Fri, Impactful Disability Care

Young Adult Institute, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Adult Institute, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to perform psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Brooklyn.

The role emphasizes collaborative care and coordinated treatment plans. The NP will determine diagnoses, monitor efficacy and side effects, and communicate with primary care providers, using NextGen EHR for documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or DNP with psych NP specialization and NY license.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric NP is required.
• DEA registration and NY APN licensure are essential.
• Minimum 3,600 hours of psychiatric NP clinical experience.
• Active Medicare/NY Medicaid registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
• Determine diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitor progress.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians.
• Collaborate with care team and complete EHR documentation.

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with psychiatric NP specialization

Current national board certification

Valid NY licensure as advanced practice nurse (APN)

DEA registration

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Young Adult Institute, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to perform psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Brooklyn.

The role emphasizes collaborative care and coordinated treatment plans. The NP will determine diagnoses, monitor efficacy and side effects, and communicate with primary care providers, using NextGen EHR for documentation.