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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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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
Position Summary:
JCCA is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team . This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care to children and adolescents, while collaborating with experienced clinicians in a supportive, mission-driven environment on our Westchester Residential Campus. Under the supervision of a Psychiatrist, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner has the clinical responsibility for monitoring treatment and staff delivery of clinical services. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment, as well as related psychoeducation and treatment of the team. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will supervise medication administration, in addition to psychiatric and medical treatment and procedures. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is expected to maintain consistent communication with a focus on collaborative team-based careResponsibilities:
Provide case contacts- medication assessment and administration, coordination with clinical team
- 50% of time Participation in team meetings, supervision by a psychiatrist (no fewer than 4 hours per month
- 25% of time Documentation
- 25% of time
Qualifications:
Current New York State license and Board Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Experience working with children and adolescents with significant emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders. Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience with electronic health records and proficiency with computer applications. Knowledge of Managed Care, Medicaid, and applicable federal and state regulations is preferred. Commitment to trauma-informed care, diversity, equity, inclusion, and the social determinants of health. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$150,000.00- $165,000.