Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Housing Works • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management to an existing and growing panel of Housing Works patients. The role also supports Housing Works clients who need housing-related psychiatric assessments and provides medication-management coverage when another psychiatric provider is unavailable. The position participates in clinical supervision, case conferences, operational and quality meetings, and care coordination with clinic colleagues and outside providers. It may include clinical consultation for clinic staff and supervision of nurse practitioner students, as appropriate. The position receives clinical and administrative supervision from the Chief Psychiatric Officer. Employees in the Health Services division must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a legal accommodation. This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU).

Requirements

• New York State licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Master’s-level nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• ANCC board certification as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Health Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a legal accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine psychiatric evaluations and medication management for Housing Works psychiatric clientele.
• Provide psychiatric medication-management coverage when a psychiatric provider is unavailable.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments for clients in need of housing.
• Maintain a panel of patients for follow-up psychiatric care.
• Participate in clinical supervision with the Chief of Psychiatry or designee.
• Participate in case conferences, operational meetings, and quality meetings.
• Provide clinical consultation to clinic staff and supervise clinic nurse practitioner students, as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with clinic colleagues and outside providers according to standard clinical practice.
• Comply with applicable state, federal, and regulatory laws and regulations, and adhere to ethical standards and relevant standards of care.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from, with Housing Works covering most of the plan cost and employees paying a salary-based portion.
• Paid time off accrual begins immediately, with up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• Educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time