Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,992 - 178,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

DailyPay option

Wellness program with fitness memberships

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver quality mental health care. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, ensuring compliance with treatment protocols, and providing individualized care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Nurse Practitioner background with psychiatric experience preferred. Strong documentation skills and the ability to work in a team are vital. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the underserved in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in psychiatry.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice is highly desired.
• Maintain CPR certification and any other required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor medication and treatment protocols per state guidelines.
• Document patient care issues in compliance with requirements.
• Participate in the psychiatric on-call schedule if required.
• Adhere to established formulary procedures.

Skills

Psychiatric consultation

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Culturally sensitive care

Education

Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $160,992 - $178,880 / year

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) follows established policies and procedures and state guidelines, ensuring compliance with supervision requirements through proper documentation. They provide psychiatric consultation, diagnostic, treatment, and medication management services to patients, including crisis intervention services. Overall, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plays a vital role in providing quality mental health care to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, implement and evaluate individualized plans of care, and monitor medication and treatment protocols in accordance with established policies and procedures and state guidelines.
• Document all relevant patient care issues, including observations and interventions, in progress notes and treatment plans that are problem‑oriented, legible, and compliant with documentation requirements.
• Provide individualized care and treatment that is culturally sensitive and age‑appropriate, and participate in the psychiatric on‑call schedule if required.
• Adhere to established formulary procedures for therapeutic regimens, and support standards of psychiatric care through adherence to policies and procedures for admission and transfer, utilization review, and referrals.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, and provide input into mandatory committees as requested by superiors.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Psychiatric experience preferred and/or experience in a residential healthcare institution.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice highly desired.
• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.