Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT (25666)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Queensbury, NY is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to support youth and adults in our Assertive Community Treatment programs. This full-time role involves comprehensive psychiatric services, medication management, and collaboration with the ACT Team to develop and review treatment plans.

The position requires a NY NP license and CPR certification, with travel to community settings and offices as needed. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.
• Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York.
• CPR Certification.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth and families enrolled in Youth ACT and adults enrolled in our Adult ACT programs
• Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions
• Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff
• Prescribe medications, monitor, and review of drug regimen for enrolled individuals
• Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the Youth/Adult ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all enrolled individuals
• Provide on-site/community based/home visits, medication evaluations, and reviews for ACT enrolled participants.

Education

Nurse Practitioner license NY

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Queensbury-Bay-PCFC - Queensbury, NY 12804

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $176,000.00 - $200,000.00

SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Nurse Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Assertive Community Treatment

New Hire Retention Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!

Our adult and youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to adults and youth who are enrolled in our Youth and Adult ACT programs. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week and will work out of our Queensbury office with community travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth and families enrolled in Youth ACT and adults enrolled in our Adult ACT programs
• Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions
• Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff
• Prescribe medications, monitor, and review of drug regimen for enrolled individuals
• Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the Youth/Adult ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all enrolled individuals
• Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Youth and Adult ACT Team, collaborate with county and community partners, and participate in any quality audit and utilization review
• Provide on-site/community based/home visits, medication evaluations, and reviews for ACT enrolled participants.

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.
• Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York
• CPR Certification
• Must be able to work independently

You Have, or are willing to get:

• National Provider Identification (NPI) - issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI. Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number – issued by the United States Department of Justice Department DEA to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration.
• NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration – issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration.
• NYS Medicaid Enrollment - in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.