PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES•City of Rochester, NY

10d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric assessment, evaluation, intervention, and management of patients, including medication management, under the clinical supervision of the Collaborative Psychiatrist. The role works with clinic management and the Collaborative Psychiatrist to develop and maintain psychiatric care standards and to train, supervise, and develop nursing staff. The position provides clinical services in a mental health clinic, collaborates with clinicians, nurses, psychiatrists, program staff, and other providers, and is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating nursing care in the clinic, including hiring, evaluating, and supervising nursing staff. The role also maintains clinical documentation and records, meets regulatory and agency standards, and contributes to program and agency initiatives. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stated salary range is $120,000–$135,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
New York State certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Valid and clean New York State driver’s license.
Three years of clinical experience related to nursing services for individuals with mental health or alcoholism; experience in substance abuse-related services is preferred.
Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes that support the agency’s mission, philosophy, and policies.
Willingness and ability to foster agency- and program-wide cooperation and teamwork through positive, constructive communication.
Possession of a registered and reliable vehicle.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequently sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands to type, and performing light lifting; close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus are also required.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in substance abuse-related services.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including medical and psychiatric history, mental status examinations, and diagnosis.
Perform or obtain laboratory data and diagnostic tests for review with the attending physician as needed.
Meet with clients for scheduled appointments to prescribe psychotropic medications, provide medication education and management, supportive psychotherapy, and crisis intervention.
Facilitate and participate in collateral meetings to enhance client support as appropriate.
Provide clinical consultation to mental health clinicians and nurses on psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of psychiatric information, and treatment planning.
Use assessment and other information to clarify problems and treatment needs and establish appropriate interventions.
Provide individual and group health-monitoring services.
Use the PSYCKES system to clinically track clients with positive PSYCKES Project indicators.
Provide in-service training to clinical staff on clinical care and psychopharmacology.
Meet weekly with the Collaborative Psychiatrist for supervision and case review, and collaborate with other attending psychiatrists as needed.
Consult with program staff on nicotine replacement therapy or other medication to support recovery from tobacco, alcohol, or other drug addictions, and make referrals as appropriate.
Participate in team meetings and case reviews and maintain regular communication with team members and other providers to coordinate services.
Establish protocols, in consultation with clinical staff, for new individual and group health-monitoring services.
Consult with primary clinicians on referrals and recommendations for services not offered at the facility, based on psychiatric assessment findings.
Establish, maintain, and evaluate nursing care in the Mental Health Clinic, including hiring, evaluating, and supervising clinic nursing staff.
Review and countersign client treatment plans.
Document direct clinical services and prepare progress reports and assessment information required by regulators and funding bodies.
Maintain case records and statistical data for billing, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and program evaluation.
Complete clinical documentation on the day of the visit or within 24 hours and maintain full compliance with regulatory and agency documentation standards.
Manage workload to accept new clients for evaluation in a timely manner and meet or exceed productivity standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable New York State regulations and accreditation or licensing requirements.
Maintain current, active professional licensure in good standing.
Maintain familiarity with other agency programs and participate in evaluation of agency mental health services.
Work with program directors and psychiatrists to arrange caseload coverage on unscheduled program days, including on-call crisis intervention and staff support.
Arrange coverage of responsibilities during work absences, including vacation or illness.
Attend mandatory annual in-service training.
Support culturally sensitive and competent services and cooperate respectfully with coworkers and people with differing abilities, lifestyles, religious observances, and cultural practices.
Pursue professional competency development through reading, supervision, in-service training, conferences, and workshops.
Support the agency's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and core competency initiatives.
Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.