School-Based PMHNP: Transforming Youth Mental Health

MindWell Psychiatric Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing education allowances

Job summary

MindWell Psychiatric Services is seeking a full-time PMHNP for our Buffalo, NY location. The role focuses on delivering high-quality mental health care to children and adolescents in a school setting, combining clinical expertise with empathetic communication.

You will conduct evaluations, develop and monitor treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide psychotherapy using CBT/DBT. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to support students and families.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
• Current NP license in New York State
• PMHNP certification from a recognized certifying body

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including evidence-based practices
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with ongoing monitoring
• Provide psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in case conferences
• Educate patients and families on mental health and coping strategies
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress notes
• Conduct follow-up appointments to assess treatment effectiveness

Skills

PMHNP license in NY

School-based care

Psychiatric evaluation

Prescribe psychotropic meds

Therapy skills (CBT/DBT)

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Nursing, PMHNP focus

Job description

MindWell Psychiatric Services is seeking a full-time PMHNP for our Buffalo, NY location. The role focuses on delivering high-quality mental health care to children and adolescents in a school setting, combining clinical expertise with empathetic communication.

You will conduct evaluations, develop and monitor treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide psychotherapy using CBT/DBT. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to support students and families.