Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)

Young Adult Institute, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Adult Institute, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to perform psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Brooklyn.

The role emphasizes collaborative care and coordinated treatment plans. The NP will determine diagnoses, monitor efficacy and side effects, and communicate with primary care providers, using NextGen EHR for documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or DNP with psych NP specialization and NY license.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric NP is required.
• DEA registration and NY APN licensure are essential.
• Minimum 3,600 hours of psychiatric NP clinical experience.
• Active Medicare/NY Medicaid registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
• Determine diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitor progress.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians.
• Collaborate with care team and complete EHR documentation.

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with psychiatric NP specialization

Current national board certification

Valid NY licensure as advanced practice nurse (APN)

DEA registration

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)### Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)Apply: Brooklyn: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R026060If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Premier HealthCare (PHC), a member of the YAI Network, is recognized by the US Surgeon General as a national model for the provision of health care, and by the National Council on Disabilities for raising the national standards of health care services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. PHC has also earned national certification as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA). PHC is unique in its quality of medical, dental, mental health, rehabilitation and specialty care provided to individuals with disabilities and their families. **Job Overview**The psychiatric nurse practitioner performs psychiatric evaluations and provides ongoing medication management. **Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities*** Determine a diagnosis, develop a treatment plan and measure progress against the plan, making adjustments as needed* Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications* Order and interpret laboratory tests* Consult with patients’ primary care physicians to coordinate care* Partner with other members of the care team (e.g., nurse, medical assistant, social worker)* Complete all EHR documentation and administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner **Minimum Qualification Requirements** *including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)** Master’s degree in nursing, or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, with a psychiatric nurse practitioner specialization* Current national board certification* Valid DEA registration and current New York licensure as an advanced practice nurse* BLS certification* Active Medicare and NYS Medicaid registration* Minimum of 3,600 hours of clinical experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner **Preferred Qualification Requirements** *(*desired *requirements beyond MQRs above)** 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner* Active Medicare and NYS Medicaid registration* Familiarity with the NextGen EHR* Experience with the I/DD patient population **Schedule**Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM **Compensation*** $170,000 - $195,000 per year If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.