Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic ACT team and Medical Director. You will implement interventions, assess outcomes, and advance person-centered psychiatric care using evidence-based practices.

You will write prescriptions, manage medications, document histories, and coordinate with community psychiatrists. The role requires NY NP license, DEA, and Medicaid provider status; in-person work with the opportunity to contribute to housing and recovery services.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State and credentialed as an advanced Nurse Practitioner (psychiatry).
• Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider and possess a DEA number and an NPI number.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing psychiatric treatment with the ACT team and Program Director.
• Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications per state regulations.
• Provide medication management and education to consumers.
• Document medical and psychological histories, assessments, diagnoses, and plans.
• Prepare Psychiatric Assessments bi-annually and for housing/other applications.
• Provide training to ACT team on medications and interactions.
• Coordinate care with community psychiatrists and emergency services as needed.
• Refer residents for emergency care and coordinate discharge planning.
• Maintain timely and accurate consumer chart documentation.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings, supervision, and trainings.
• Comply with SUS policies and procedures and corporate compliance rules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN NY licensed

APN psychiatry credential

DEA#

NPI#

Collaborative practice

Education

RN license NY

Job description

Min

USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $172,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be an integral part of a dynamic team of high caliber, passionate professionals working to advance and improve healthcare practices and outcomes. Working collaboratively with the ACT Team and Medical Director, they will help implement interventions while continuously assessing / evaluating to improve overall psychiatric health care delivery. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will support exceptional care for each individual through the use of an evidenced-based approach and best practices to achieve optimal quality and person-centered outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with Program Director, Program Nurse, and ACT staff to coordinate ongoing psychiatric treatment of clients on ACT Team.
• Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements. Review health assessments completed by the Program Nurse and provide clinical feedback.
• Provide medication management including prescription refills and medication education to consumers.
• Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
• Prepare Psychiatric Assessments bi-annually and for other purposes such as for HRA 2010e Housing Applications and/or other applications for housing or needed services.
• Provide training to ACT team members on topics including medications and drug interactions.
• Communicates and coordinates care with psychiatrists in the community, as needed.
• Refer residents to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff.
• Provide in service staff training as needed and consultation as needed to the ACT team.
• Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate.
• Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation.
• Attends daily morning meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• Attend supervision with Medical Director at least monthly.
• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State and credentialed by the State to practice as an advanced Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in psychiatry. Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider. Must have a DEA# and an individual NPI #.

• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Preference is given to those who have experience working on a multi- disciplinary team and/or previous experience with severely and persistently mentally ill, substance use and homeless populations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

ID

2026-18722

Work Location

In Person