Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Argus Community Inc•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, care, and treatment across Argus Community, Inc.’s continuum of care, including outpatient, residential, and rehabilitation programs. This role serves as a key clinical practitioner responsible for medication management and support of integrated care coordination efforts. The PNP will work across multiple sites, provide in-person and telehealth services, and support continuity of care for clients transitioning between levels of care. In addition to direct clinical services, the PNP will play a role in building and standardizing medication management practices as part of Argus’ developing centralized medical department. The PNP will operate in a 20% administrative / 80% direct clinical service model, balancing administrative tasks with direct oversight and engagement in clinical care delivery. However, due to the fluidity of the services, there are weeks where the balance can change.

Requirements

Licensed and registered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
Board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Active DEA registration and NPI number.
Eligible to enroll and bill Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance.
Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and teams.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3+ years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred, including experience in community-based, outpatient, and/or residential settings.
Experience working across multiple levels of care (outpatient, residential, crisis) strongly preferred.
Experience with regulatory environments (OMH, OASAS, DOH) preferred.
Demonstrated experience or interest in clinical leadership, protocol development, and program oversight.
Experience providing telepsychiatry services preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnostic evaluations, mental status examinations, psychosocial histories, and risk assessments.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM criteria and evidence-based practices.
Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications, including assessment of effectiveness, adherence, and side effects.
Provide crisis intervention, including suicide and violence risk assessment and safety planning.
Deliver services across multiple Argus programs, including outpatient clinics, residential treatment settings, and rehabilitation programs.
Provide telehealth/telepsychiatry services to clients across sites, including supporting clients at one location while physically based at another.
Develop, implement, and standardize medication management protocols, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements (OASAS, OMH, DOH as applicable).
Provide clinical guidance and training to program staff regarding medication practices, safety, and compliance as needed.
Participate in incident review, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning related to medication events.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, behavioral health, and care coordination staff.
Support care coordination initiatives, including transitions between residential, outpatient, and community-based services.
Coordinate care with external providers, including hospitals, primary care providers, and community partners.
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide clinical consultation and support across programs.
Provide consultation to staff regarding urgent psychiatric or medication-related concerns.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (e.g. acumed, foothold, EcW).
Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement activities.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards (OMH, OASAS, DOH, Medicaid, etc.).