Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (Prescriber)

The Children and Youth Division of Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Prescriber) for its Otsego County Youth ACT Team. (Part-time - 20 hours) with an option to be fulltime with the Otsego County Youth ACT Team. The program will serve youth ages 10-20 years 11 months. The program will provide intensive clinical treatment for youth who had traditionally faced challenges with the current mental health treatment model. Program staff are a team who utilize youth guided, family driven approaches to develop the best strategies and interventions for mental health recovery and wellness. As a Prescriber you will be responsible for:

• Conducting initial psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management for assigned youth, ensuring developmentally appropriate and trauma informed care.
• Collaborate with ACT Team to develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans integrating medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial goals.
• Provide crisis intervention to support youth and families (may include on call hours on a rotating schedule as needed).
• Educate youth and caregivers on psychotropic medications, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation consistent with OMH regulations and agency policies.
• Participate in daily team meetings and case consultations to coordinate care and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, schools, and community supports to ensure integrated care.
• Ensure compliance with NYS OMH Youth ACT standards, safety protocols, and agency policies.
• This position is part-time, however, if interested the NPP could provide this service for two teams - Otsego and Delaware for a Full-time position.

Excellent salary $70.00 for full time. Qualifications for this

Position:

Currently licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the NYS Education Department. 1 years of experience working with youth and families; preferred Bi-lingual Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidate must have the ability to work with a diverse population. Must have strong communication skills. Knowledge of trauma informed care service delivery will be a plus.

Other Requirements:

Valid/Active NYS driver's license and successful Justice Center and New York State Office of Children and Families Statewide Central Register Database clearance.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits offered including medical, dental, vision, 401K, 403b and flexible spending account, as well as paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time. Access to agency vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rehabilitation Support Services wants all interested applicants to know we hire a diverse workforce and are actively recruiting candidates in accordance with diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity practices. This is an immediate opportunity. The interview process will be comprised of a combination of virtual and onsite meetings/interviews.

EOE Pay:

$70.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person