Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tompkins

Children•Ithaca, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a key member of the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, providing comprehensive psychiatric services to youth and families, including assessment, evaluation, treatment, and psychopharmacology. The role includes overseeing medication management, coordinating with the team and other healthcare professionals, and supporting safe and effective medication use. The Nurse Practitioner also consults with families and trains staff on psychiatric disorders, medication concerns, and treatment strategies. This is a part-time position of 26 hours per week. The office is in Ithaca, New York, and the role covers Tioga and Tompkins counties. At least two days per week are in office; the remaining hours may be worked remotely.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a psychiatric/mental health specialization.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric/mental health.
License to practice in New York State.
DEA license.
Previous experience prescribing psychotropic medications to children and adolescents with multiple diagnoses.
Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations of children ages 10–21, diagnose according to the DSM-IV-TR, participate in treatment-team recommendations, prescribe medication based on diagnoses, and reevaluate conditions and medications.
Proficiency in psychopharmacology and commitment to New York State practice requirements and regulatory standards.
Ability to use computers and telecommunications to enter assessments and progress notes in the agency electronic health record.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of 3,600 hours of practice is strongly preferred.
Experience as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist and/or psychiatric nurse practitioner is preferred.
Capacity to participate in the principles and practices of an interdisciplinary team approach is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Youth ACT interdisciplinary team and external healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.
Educate and train team members on psychiatric conditions, medication side effects, and treatment strategies.
Provide training and supervision to support staff development and effective medication management.
Conduct thorough psychiatric and medical assessments and provide appropriate treatment interventions.
Provide ongoing psychiatric services, including assessments, treatment planning, and psychopharmacology, to support youth and families in achieving their goals.
Participate in clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing expertise in psychiatric care and treatment planning.
Build trusting relationships with families and foster open communication about medication use and related concerns.
Follow New York State practice requirements and ensure clinical activities comply with regulatory standards.
Perform psychiatric evaluations of children ages 10–21, diagnose according to the DSM-IV-TR, contribute recommendations to treatment teams, initiate and prescribe medication treatment, and reevaluate conditions and medications.
Enter assessments and progress notes into the agency electronic health record using computers and telecommunications.

Benefits

Student loan and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center.
Opportunities for professional development.
Full-time staff benefits include agency-paid CEUs, license preparation course, and license exam.
Full-time staff benefits include a 403(b) with 6% employer contribution.
Full-time staff benefits include PTO and 9 paid holidays.
Full-time staff benefits include childcare reimbursement.
Full-time staff benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA accounts.
Full-time staff benefits include life insurance.