Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Services for the Underserved•New York, NY

6d•$100 - $102

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is part of a team working to improve healthcare practices and outcomes. In collaboration with the ACT Team and Medical Director, the role implements interventions and evaluates care delivery, using evidence-based approaches and best practices to support quality, person-centered psychiatric care. This is a part-time, two-day-per-week position in East Harlem.

Requirements

Be licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State and credentialed by the State to practice as an advanced Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry.
Be registered as a New York State Medicaid provider.
Have a DEA number and an individual NPI number.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a multidisciplinary team.
Previous experience with severely and persistently mentally ill, substance use, and homeless populations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Coordinate ongoing psychiatric treatment for ACT Team clients with the Program Director, Program Nurse, and ACT staff.
Prescribe psychotropic medications as permitted by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Review health assessments completed by the Program Nurse and provide clinical feedback.
Manage medications, including prescription refills and medication education for consumers.
Document patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
Prepare psychiatric assessments twice a year and for housing or other service applications as needed.
Train ACT team members on topics including medications and drug interactions.
Coordinate care with community psychiatrists as needed.
Refer residents for emergency care when needed and coordinate emergency treatment and discharge planning with emergency responders, emergency room staff, and hospital staff.
Provide staff in-service training and consultation to the ACT team as needed.
Provide crisis intervention and address emergency situations as appropriate.
Maintain accurate, complete, current, and timely consumer chart documentation.
Attend daily morning meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
Attend supervision with the Medical Director at least monthly.
Comply with SUS employee policies, procedures, protocols, corporate compliance policies, rules, regulations, and statutes.
Perform other duties as assigned.