Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Housing Works • New York, NY

9h • $150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NPP) provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management to an existing and growing panel of Housing Works patients. The role also provides coverage when a psychiatric provider is unavailable and assessments for clients in need of housing. The NPP maintains a follow-up patient panel, coordinates care with clinic colleagues and outside providers, and participates in clinical supervision, case conferences, operational and quality meetings. The position may provide clinical consultation to clinic staff and supervision to NPP students as appropriate. The NPP receives clinical and administrative supervision from the Chief Psychiatric Officer and must comply with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and standards of care. The position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the RWDSU.

Requirements

• New York State licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Master’s-level nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• ANCC Board Certification as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Employees working in the Health Services division must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a legal accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine psychiatric evaluations and medication management for Housing Works psychiatric clients.
• Provide psychiatric medication management coverage when a psychiatric provider is unavailable.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments for clients in need of housing.
• Maintain a panel of patients for follow-up psychiatric care.
• Participate in clinical supervision with the Chief of Psychiatry or designee.
• Participate in case conferences, operational meetings, and quality meetings.
• Provide clinical consultation to clinic staff and supervise the clinic’s NPP students as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with clinic colleagues and outside providers according to standard clinical practice.
• Comply with applicable state, federal, and regulatory laws and regulations and uphold relevant ethical and clinical standards.
• Receive clinical and administrative supervision from the Chief Psychiatric Officer.

Benefits

• Three healthcare plans to choose from; Housing Works covers most of the plan cost, with employee contributions based on salary.
• PTO accrual begins immediately, with up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• Educational benefit usable for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time