School-Based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Buffalo

VisionaryMinds Clinic; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

CE allowance

Career growth

Recognition programs

EAP access

Job summary

VisionaryMinds Clinic in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality mental health care within a school setting. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with educators, counselors, and families to support students’ emotional and psychological needs.

You will conduct assessments, manage medications, and deliver individual and group therapy while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Current state APRN licensure with psychiatric specialization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with students, parents, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and evaluations for a range of student mental health conditions.
• Administer and adjust medication management protocols as needed based on patient response.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including educators, counselors, and primary care providers to build cohesive treatment plans.
• Respond to crises and provide immediate support to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Participate in community outreach and student education to reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness.
• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions with psychoeducation to empower students.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant, accurate, and confidential patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

APRN license with psychiatric specialization

Job description

VisionaryMinds Clinic in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality mental health care within a school setting. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with educators, counselors, and families to support students’ emotional and psychological needs.

You will conduct assessments, manage medications, and deliver individual and group therapy while maintaining HIPAA-compliant records in a supportive, community-focused environment.