Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/NPP) at VCS provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care to clients receiving services in a community mental health setting. Our clinic is a NYS Office Of Mental Health licensed Article 31 Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitation Services Program for individuals ages 10 and up. Responsibilities Provide psychiatric assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for clients in a community mental health setting. Develop and implement individualized psychiatric treatment plans. Prescribe/manage medications within the scope of licensure and applicable regulations. Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication response, side effects, and changes in clients' mental health status. Provide telehealth services utilizing telehealth platforms to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations. Provide telehealth services utilizing telehealth platforms to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation. Support continuity of care, risk assessment, and appropriate referrals when clinically indicated. Document patient medical records adhering to HIPAA Standards Qualifications Current New York State Education Department licensure and authorization to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (PMHNP/NPP). Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and order entry. Experience working with children and adolescents with significant emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders. Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills. Current Medicare and Medicaid credentialing preferred. Knowledge of pharmacology related to psychopharmacology and medication management for various psychiatric conditions. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Pay:

$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person