Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Program

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic and mission-driven clinical team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centered psychiatric care to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative behavioral health setting.

Sign on bonus may applyWe are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic and mission-driven clinical team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centered psychiatric care to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative behavioral health setting.

Work Schedule45 days per week, with flexibility in schedulingPart-time or full-time opportunities available (salary posted is for full time hours)Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication managementPrescribe, administer, and monitor psychotropic medications, including long-acting injectables and controlled substancesProvide crisis intervention and clinical support as part of a multidisciplinary teamActively participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary case conferencesPerform health screenings and support the integration of physical and behavioral healthcareCollaborate closely with psychiatrists, social workers, peer specialists, care managers, and other clinical staffMaintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with OMH regulations and standardsRequirementsCurrent NYS Nurse Practitioner license and certification, with a specialty in psychiatry (NPP preferred)Active DEA registration and authorization to prescribe controlled substances in New York StateExperience working with adults diagnosed with SPMI and/or co-occurring disordersAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-based care modelStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsClean, valid NYS drivers license and reliable transportationBilingual abilities are a plus!

Preferred QualificationsExperience providing care in community-based mental health settings

Benefits:

Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)56 hours of NYS Sick Leave12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidaysMajor medical leaveMedical/dental/vision/life insurance403b (you can contribute right away) company contributions begins after one year of employmentTuition reimbursement 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

Benefits prorated for part-time hoursPlus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.