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

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for its Family Clinical programs in Manhattan and the Bronx. The role is scheduled for 21 hours per week across three days and offers compensation of $96,000 per year plus a comprehensive benefits package. Under a collaborative agreement and practice protocol with a licensed psychiatrist, and in compliance with New York State Education Law and Office of Mental Health (OMH) clinic regulations, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services across the lifespan. The position serves adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions, and may serve as the primary psychiatric provider for assigned caseloads under the supervisory structure established by OMH guidelines. The practitioner delivers culturally competent, trauma-informed, person-centered care within an interdisciplinary team to clients served under OPWDD and OMH. The role also supports 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.

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, including clinical settings, community locations, and residential facilities.
Flexibility to work varied schedules, including some evenings and weekends for crisis coverage.
Demonstrated expertise aligned with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner competencies, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and psychopharmacology across the lifespan.
Ability to build therapeutic relationships and provide patient and family education that supports recovery and wellness.
Interdisciplinary collaboration, care coordination, quality and safety practices, cultural competence, and adherence to professional ethical and legal standards.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience or formal training working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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 individuals 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 as 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 individualized risk mitigation planning, including plans addressing self-harm, elopement, and aggression.
Adapt assessment and treatment approaches to the cognitive abilities, communication needs, and behavioral presentations of people with IDD.
Collaborate with behavioral support coordinators, direct support professionals, and family members to coordinate care and apply person-centered planning principles.
Maintain timely and comprehensive electronic medical record documentation in accordance with OPWDD, OMH, and organizational standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements, including HIPAA, patient rights, and quality assurance standards.
Contribute to quality metrics and participate in OMH and OPWDD reporting, audits, readiness reviews, utilization review, quality improvement, and peer review.
Support clinical documentation for Medicaid billing and regulatory compliance, and complete required reporting on incidents and adverse events.
Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues, external providers, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, clinical case conferences, grand rounds, and quality improvement learning collaboratives as assigned or needed.
Participate in treatment planning and review meetings required by OMH, documenting psychiatric input on goals and medication response.
Make appropriate referrals to specialty services and community resources.
Collaborate with primary care providers, care managers, and social service teams to support whole-person care.
Train and consult with interdisciplinary teams on psychiatric symptoms, medication side effects, and behavioral manifestations of mental health conditions in people with IDD.
Advance health equity and help reduce disparities for historically marginalized populations, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and linguistically diverse communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.