Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST•Syracuse, NY

7d•$135,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care in Syracuse, NY is seeking applicants for the position of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center serving children, families, and adults with behavioral health challenges, including co-occurring substance abuse. The company values employee passion, excellence, and staff support, and is committed to building a diverse workforce that respects the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities it serves.

Requirements

A certificate and current registration to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
At least one-year experience providing direct services in a clinical setting to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, or comparable experience preferred, but will consider recent graduates.
Must have eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
Values service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

Nice To Haves

Substance abuse experience preferred.
Willing to prescribe Suboxone.

Responsibilities

Performs interviews, health histories, mental status assessments, and diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis and current mental health status of clients.
Provides medical crisis intervention/counseling as required by direct visitation or telephone contact. Completes evaluations, medication reviews, and care plans, reviews and progress reports.
Participates in the management of clients’ medication regimens; prescribes drugs and psychotropic medication treatments as indicated by diagnosis and lab results.
Provides psychiatric assessments, complex care management, and medication education to clients and families.