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Samaritan Daytop Village
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Pediatrics Experience Required
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What they do
A Pediatrics Registered Nurse cares for pediatric patients, including infants, children and adolescents. Works with families of young patients, and provides preventative care and education in addition to treating patients' medical issues. Works in hospital and clinical settings, under the supervision of a physician.
$91,542 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Samaritan Daytop Village is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC), operated by Samaritan Daytop Village in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term support for children ages 5+ and adults in mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary team utilizes a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long-term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits. We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide advanced psychiatric care, including evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management for individuals in crisis. Working within a 24/7 multidisciplinary team, you will manage integrated care for co-occurring disorders and provide essential interventions in an acute behavioral health setting. This role involves close collaboration with medical and clinical providers to deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented treatment. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to apply high-level clinical expertise to help patients navigate mental health and substance use emergencies. Responsibilities Performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including clinical history, mental status exams, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, and risk assessments Prescribes and manages medications for psychiatric and addiction-related needs, including Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and withdrawal management agents Conducts medication reconciliation and orders laboratory or toxicology studies to interpret results and adjust treatment plans accordingly Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, RNs, social workers, and peer specialists—to develop individualized discharge and safety plans Participates in clinical rounds and safety planning to ensure effective disposition decisions in a crisis setting Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar) in compliance with