Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PsychPros, Inc.; Town of Volney (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Approved site for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide care for individuals with behavioral health challenges in New York. The role involves conducting assessments, providing crisis intervention, and managing medication regimens. Ideal candidates will have a valid practice certificate in New York and experience in mental health care. Salary is competitive, ranging from $135,000 to $150,000 annually. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least one-year experience providing direct services in a clinical setting to individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform interviews, health histories, and mental status assessments.
• Provide medical crisis intervention and counseling.
• Participate in the management of clients’ medication regimens.
• Provide psychiatric assessments and medication education.

Skills

Experience with mental illness

Crisis intervention skills

Psychiatric assessments

Ability to prescribe Suboxone

Education

Certificate and current registration as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Fulton, New York to treat children, families, and adults with behavioral health challenges including co-occurring substance abuse.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide health care to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, alcoholism, chemical dependency, or substance abuse and perform other tasks within the framework of therapeutic counseling, health monitoring and screening, and the provision of wellness and recovery focused care.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform interviews, health histories, mental status assessments, and diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis and current mental health status of clients.
• Provide medical crisis intervention/counseling as required by direct visitation or telephone contact. Complete evaluations, medication reviews, and care plans, reviews, and progress reports.
• Participate in the management of clients’ medication regimens; prescribe drugs and psychotropic medication treatments as indicated by diagnosis and lab results.
• Provide psychiatric assessments, complex care management, and medication education to clients and families.

Qualifications

• A certificate and current registration to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• At least one-year experience providing direct services in a clinical setting to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, or comparable experience preferred; recent graduates considered.
• Substance abuse experience preferred. Must be willing to prescribe Suboxone.
• Must have eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Values service, excellence, and responsibility; we strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Salary range: $135,000 to $150,000 annually.

The company is an approved site for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

If you are interested in more information, please email an updated copy of your resume and a good time to contact you.

Daniel Fries
National Recruiting Manager
917 841-7677
[e-mail]
www.psychpros.com