Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

Hope House, Inc.•Albany, NY

3h•$90 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider committed to saving lives, recovering hope, and restoring families affected by Substance Abuse Disorder. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients at the facility, supporting appropriate treatment and continuity of care. This is a part-time, in-person role for 20–24 hours per week with a flexible schedule; hybrid and remote work are not available.

Requirements

New York State licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Active NP and RN registrations with NYSED.
DEA certification to prescribe medication.
Valid NPI number.
Must be enrolled in the New York State Medicaid program.
Own transportation required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medication-assisted treatment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations.
Prescribe and monitor appropriate medications for patients within the facility.
Issue medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
Order laboratory tests, interpret results, and explain them to patients.
Document patient visits and progress accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate consistently with clinical staff to support continuity of care and appropriateness of the level of care.
Educate clients about psychopharmacology and medication-assisted therapies.
Educate patients about medications, including risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations, as well as issues related to their diagnoses.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

11 paid holidays per calendar year.
Health, vision, and dental insurance.
Generous employer contribution toward benefits.
Benefit buyout option if coverage is waived.
Company-funded retirement plan.
401(k) option.
Flexible Spending Account for pretax savings on uncovered medical and child care expenses.
Vacation, personal, and sick time.
Company-funded life and short-term disability insurance.
40% Maria College tuition discount for eligible degree programs.
Discounted CASAC certification programs.
Tuition reimbursement program.