Psychiatric Provider NP

The Chautauqua Center, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chautauqua Center-4 in Jamestown, NY is seeking a qualified psychiatric provider to offer behavioral health care services to children and adults. This role involves providing outpatient care, working with interdisciplinary teams, and prescribing medications. Candidates must hold a relevant advanced degree, possess a valid nurse practitioner registration in NYS, and have excellent interpersonal skills. The position presents an opportunity for impactful work within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree in related fields.
• Bilingual, especially in Spanish, preferred.
• Current and active nurse practitioner registration in NYS.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient behavioral health care services.
• Work with medical and behavioral health teams.
• Prescribe medications and perform assessments.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and organizational skills

Sound judgment and decision-making

Knowledge of medical office practices

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Masters or Doctorate degree

Accredited physician assistant program with 3 years experience

Nurse practitioner registration in NYS (unrestricted)

Job description

Purpose

The psychiatric provider will provide behavioral health care services to both children and adults in an integrated care center.

Job Duties

• Responsible for prov iding outpatient care to patients showing a change o r decline in mental status
• Work independently with other members of the medical or behavioral health team, with entitlements to specific clinical privileges approved by the clinic's Board of Directors
• Take part in an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care , dental and behavioral health care to employees and patients
• Perform patient histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend to consultations and appointments
• Prescribe medications following the clinic's policy and relevant regulations of the State
• Consult with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PMHNP
• Put all relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations
• Formulate, execute and review healthcare education delivered to pa tients and families for disease prevention
• Ensure smooth communication with other health profes sionals for effective delivery of clinic service to patients
• Provide consultation to the clinic's nursing and medical staff for impro vement in holistically treating the whole patient , which enhances overall quality service delivery of the clinic
• Provide clinically relevant supervision to other psychiatric providers and social workers.
• Complete staff employee evaluations , at minimum once yearly.
• Manage corrective actions with Chief Clinical Officer as needed.
• Provide onsite behavioral health guidance to all staff in the absence of the Chief Clinical Officer.

Education / Skills / Qualifications

• Psychiatric nurse practitioner Masters or Doctorate degree or graduated from accredited physician assistant program with at minimum 3 years post graduate experience in psychiatry.
• Excellent interpersonal an d communication skills required
• Leadership and organizational skills essential
• Bilingual esp ecially in Spanish is preferred , but not required
• Demonstrate sound judgment , decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of medical office prac tices, procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of problem-oriented record keeping
• Correct Engl ish usage, spelling and grammar
• Confidence to communicate and outreach to other community healthcare organizations and personnel
• Knowledge of c ommunity resources
• Must possess nurse prac titioner registration in NYS , which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active

The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.