Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Inpatient & Community Care

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatric care within the Correctional Health Services. The role involves admissions, follow-ups, and urgent consultations, collaborating with a mental health team to create individualized treatment plans and ensure continuity of care across facilities.

Qualified candidates hold NYS RN and NP certifications, plus BLS, with experience in hospital or behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS RN license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner per NYSED.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care, including admission evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent and emergent consultations for individuals with mental health needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans after discussion with the mental health care team and review of data.
• Assess need for higher level of care and coordinate with hospital staff for continuity of care.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Consultation

Education

New York State RN license

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification

BLS certification

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatric care within the Correctional Health Services. The role involves admissions, follow-ups, and urgent consultations, collaborating with a mental health team to create individualized treatment plans and ensure continuity of care across facilities.

Qualified candidates hold NYS RN and NP certifications, plus BLS, with experience in hospital or behavioral health settings.