School-Based Psychiatric NP — Kids' Mental Health Champion

Perspectives in Healing; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Continued education allowance

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Perspectives in Healing, located in Islip, New York, seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive mental health care within a school setting.

You will diagnose and treat a range of disorders in children and adolescents, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and manage medications with careful monitoring. The role operates 9 AM–5 PM, Monday through Friday and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health specialization.
• Current APRN license with psychiatric focus.
• Strong youth mental health assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnoses for students.
• Provide medication management with monitoring.
• Develop care plans with PCPs, educators, and counselors.
• Deliver crisis intervention and ongoing support.
• Engage in community outreach and mental health education.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant patient records.

Skills

Youth mental health assessment

Psychiatric evaluation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health

Job description

Perspectives in Healing, located in Islip, New York, seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive mental health care within a school setting.

You will diagnose and treat a range of disorders in children and adolescents, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and manage medications with careful monitoring. The role operates 9 AM–5 PM, Monday through Friday and offers competitive compensation and benefits.