Bilingual Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- CCBHC Macari Operations

Child Center Residential Treatment Facility•Queens, NY

About The Position

The Child Center of NY is seeking a compassionate, experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner fluent in Mandarin and English to provide culturally responsive care to Mandarin-speaking clients. The role is part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team serving the Queens community and focuses on comprehensive psychiatric services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in an outpatient Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The position includes Saturday clinical care. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner identifies and addresses psychiatric and substance use concerns, conducts medical assessment reviews, provides education to clients and families, and documents clinical services in accordance with state and city standards. The position also coordinates referrals and care with pharmacies, outside facilities, and multidisciplinary colleagues; participates in clinical and program meetings; provides coverage for other psychiatric providers; and supports onboarding and training of psychiatric staff. The Child Center of NY is a nonprofit organization founded in 1953 that serves children, youth, and families through a range of programs. It describes its workplace as mission-driven, supportive, team-based, culturally diverse, and inclusive, with clinical supervision and professional development provided by medical directors.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Mandarin for psychiatric care.
Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.
Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree Program as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current New York State licensure and board certification.
Extensive training and/or experience in mental health and substance use treatment.
Knowledge of relevant insurance and managed care processes.
Expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and address psychiatric and/or substance use behavioral health issues.
Conduct medical assessment reviews of clients, coordinating and referring them for specialized care when indicated.
Provide psychoeducation to clients and/or families on preventive care, substance use and harm reduction, psychiatric or medical issues, and prescribed medications and possible side effects.
Document psychiatric and/or substance use evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, and referrals in accordance with state and city regulatory standards.
Conduct psychiatric appointments and complete corresponding documentation in the EMR.
Sign treatment plans in a timely manner.
Resolve pharmacy issues and communicate with outside facilities as needed, including emergency room collateral and potential referrals.
Attend risk conferences, medical and program staff meetings, and care coordination meetings.
Provide coverage for other psychiatric providers as part of the larger team.
Support onboarding and training of psychiatric staff.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and clinical best practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.