Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

Samaritan Daytop Village•Blauvelt, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village, a leading human services organization in New York State, is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for its First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC) in Rockland County. This 24/7 program, licensed by OMH and OASAS, provides rapid, short-term support for children and adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. The multidisciplinary team operates within a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long-term care, aiming to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits. The PNP/PMHNP will provide advanced psychiatric care, including evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management, working within a 24/7 multidisciplinary team to manage integrated care for co-occurring disorders and deliver essential interventions in an acute behavioral health setting. This role requires close collaboration with medical and clinical providers to deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented treatment, offering a dedicated practitioner the chance to apply high-level clinical expertise to patients in mental health and substance use emergencies.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration
Active, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license
Active, unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC) through ANCC
Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe buprenorphine and other controlled substances
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or PMHNP preferred; new graduates with strong psychiatric nursing backgrounds considered
Experience in co-occurring disorders, crisis services, inpatient psychiatry, or emergency psychiatry strongly preferred
Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred
Advanced clinical knowledge of psychopharmacology, withdrawal management, and MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder)
Expert assessment skills for suicide risk, agitation, psychosis, and intoxication or withdrawal
Familiarity with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm-reduction clinical practices
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (Avatar preferred) and EPCS requirements
Excellent collaborative communication skills for working with physicians, nurses, and non-medical clinicians in a 24/7 crisis setting

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 OMH/OASAS regulations and HIPAA standards
Adheres to DEA, PMP/I-STOP, and EPCS requirements, including the review of controlled substance history prior to prescribing
Provides essential education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, harm reduction, and overdose prevention (including naloxone)
Engages in peer reviews, quality improvement initiatives (QA/PI), and ongoing professional continuing education