Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NPP)

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc•Town of Lowville, NY

20h•$180,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, works under the direction of a Psychiatrist to provide medical and psychiatric care. This role involves providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health patients, helping to develop treatment plans, and requiring proficiency in psychotropic medications and dosages. The Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry performs a wide range of mental health services, including taking medical histories, managing medications, and overseeing ongoing care. This position requires advanced training and education in psychiatric care, pending approval from the Office of Mental Health. The Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry can choose one of three patient care tracks: Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, or Co-Occurring.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) program with emphasis in psychiatric care
Licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Registered by the New York State Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Experience working with clients age 13+

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve mental health status in accordance with practice policies and scope of practice, including assessment of physical, emotional, and developmental status of the individual and family; analysis of health behavior related to personality, life style, and culture; prescriptive treatment of health problems as defined by nurse practitioner act; counseling and client advocacy; provides health education to clients, clinic staff, and community organizations.
Performs assessment of the environmental status of the community and its impact on health.
Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Initiates medical or nursing orders; interprets nursing and clinical assessments; implements advancements in patient care.
Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and/or support staff as assigned.
Reviews, evaluates and documents client response to care; assesses client's medical/nursing educational needs and provides both formal and informal teaching; effectively involves client, family and significant others in plan of care.
Works in collaboration and/or coordination with other health-care providers within community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
Supports the efforts of staff to assess and triage patients for levels of psychological functioning and risk, determines need for referral to Psychiatrist or another agency, and assists with psychological diagnosis and management.
Participates in Quality Improvement and Utilization Management programs and activities.
Participates in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation relating to specific job, agency, and program functions.
Participates in a continuing education program designed by the Psychiatrist/Medical Director.
Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
Participates in recruitment, interviewing and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
Performs administrative duties, including: community outreach and education, staffing, attending behavioral health meetings, acting as intermediary between other agencies, and goal setting/monitoring of progress.
Participates in peer review.
Maintains standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and Scope of Practice as approved by the State of New York Board of Nursing and the American Medical Association.
May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Performs other related functions as required for agency operations.