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Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, Children Day Treatment, P27633
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$142,362 / year median in New York
+21% projected growth
Job Description
- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments
- Co-creating treatment plans including medication management
- Providing individual psychotherapy
- Providing family counseling and crisis intervention
- Assisting in developing effective communication with community mental health programs to ensure integration of the individual back into the community
- Attending treatment team meetings This position will be located at Southern Tier Day Treatment Program at 459 Philo Road, Building #1 in Elmira, NY.
About EPC:
EPC provides comprehensive inpatient and community treatment services to adults who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness and children and adolescents diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances to New York's Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. Community-based services include Assertive Community Treatment, Mobile Integration Team, Community and Family Care Residences, Intensive Case Management, School-based Day Treatment, Drop-In Centers, and outpatient clinic treatment. EPC, located in Elmira on the Chemung River in New York' Southern Tier, is just a short drive to the Pennsylvania border. Known for its unique blend of small-town charm and urban amenities, Elmira offers affordability in a quiet city environment. Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry if they have certification and current registration as a Nurse Practitioner in the Psychiatry specialty practice area by the New York State Education Department. OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:- NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs A background check will be required.