Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (P/T) Non-Profit - Manhattan & Bronx

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for its Family Clinical programs in Manhattan and the Bronx. The position pays $96,000 per year and is scheduled for 21 hours per week across three days per week, with a comprehensive benefits package. Under a collaborative agreement and practice protocol with a licensed psychiatrist, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services to adults and children, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role may serve as the primary psychiatric provider for assigned caseloads within the supervisory structure defined by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) guidelines. Care is delivered within an interdisciplinary team and under the auspices of the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and OMH, using culturally competent, trauma-informed, person-centered practices. The position contributes to the development and expansion of AHRC NYC’s integrated behavioral health continuum, including Article 31/MHOTRS services and specialized residential and community-based treatment programs for people with co-occurring IDD and serious mental illness. The role requires travel among service locations and work across clinical, community, and residential settings. Some evening and weekend availability may be needed for crisis coverage.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license with a psychiatric-mental health specialty.
Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
At least two years of clinical experience providing mental health services.
Experience with electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
Knowledge of OPWDD and OMH regulations, standards, and service delivery models.
Ability to travel between multiple service locations and work in clinical, community, and residential settings.
Flexibility to work varied schedules, including some evenings and weekends for crisis coverage.
Demonstrated expertise aligned with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner competencies, including assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, psychopharmacology, therapeutic relationships, patient and family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality and safety, cultural competence, and professional accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience or formal training working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
Doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing (DNP or PhD).
Board certification in both adult and pediatric psychiatric-mental health nursing.
Bilingual capabilities, particularly Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments for people of all ages with IDD and mental health conditions.
Manage treatment for individuals with serious mental illness, treatment-resistant conditions, and complex medical and behavioral comorbidities.
Provide psychiatric consultation on polypharmacy, metabolic monitoring, and psychotropic medication risk mitigation for individuals with IDD.
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based practices and regulatory guidelines.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency services as needed.
Conduct follow-up assessments, monitor treatment progress, and adjust interventions when clinically indicated.
Provide psychoeducation to patients, families, and caregivers about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
Conduct risk assessments using validated screening tools and contribute to interim safety planning during intake and crisis workflows.
Participate in developing individualized risk mitigation plans, including plans addressing self-harm, elopement, and aggression.
Adapt assessment and treatment approaches to accommodate clients’ cognitive abilities, communication needs, and behavioral presentations.
Coordinate with behavioral support coordinators, direct support professionals, and family members to support comprehensive care.
Apply person-centered planning principles in clinical interactions.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic medical records in accordance with OPWDD, OMH, and organizational standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including HIPAA, patient rights, and quality assurance requirements.
Contribute to the development and monitoring of quality metrics, such as hospitalization rates, medication adherence, metabolic monitoring, and safety incidents.
Participate in OMH and OPWDD reporting, audits, readiness reviews, utilization review, quality improvement, and peer review processes.
Support clinical documentation for Medicaid billing and regulatory compliance, and complete required reporting of incidents and adverse events.
Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, external providers, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, clinical case conferences, grand rounds, quality improvement learning collaboratives, and treatment planning and review meetings as assigned or required.
Support referrals to specialty services and community resources, and coordinate with primary care providers, care managers, and social service teams.
Provide training and consultation to interdisciplinary teams about psychiatric symptoms, medication side effects, and behavioral manifestations of mental health conditions in people with IDD.
Promote health equity and culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for historically marginalized populations, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and linguistically diverse communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.