Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tioga

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference•Owego, NY

About The Position

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency. $98-102 an hour Part Time - 20 hours per week Position Summary: As a key member of the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, the Psychiatrist plays an essential role in prescribing medications, coordinating with the team, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. This position also supports youth and families while educating the team on medication management and health-related issues. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric services, including assessment, evaluation, treatment, and psychopharmacology. Additionally, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offers consultation to families and provides training for staff regarding specific disorders, medication concerns, and treatment strategies. The. As part of the clinical team, they contribute to the interdisciplinary approach, provide staff training, and oversee medication management within the Youth ACT program.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in psychiatric/mental health required
License to practice in the state of New York required
DEA License required
Experience as a psychiatric clinic nurse specialist and/or psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred
Capacity to participate in the principles and practices of the inter-disciplinary team approach is preferred
Previous experience in prescribing psychotropic medications to child/adolescent population based upon multiple diagnoses required
Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations on children ages 10-21, diagnose according to the DSM-IV-TR, participate in and make recommendations to the treatment teams, initiate and prescribe medication treatment based on diagnoses and re-evaluate conditions and medications required
Proficiency in psychopharmacology is crucial, with a commitment to adhering to New York State practice requirements and regulatory standards is essential to ensure compliance and uphold the integrity of clinical activities required
Use of computers and telecommunications to input assessments and progress notes in the agency electronic health record required
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Nice To Haves

Experience as a psychiatric clinic nurse specialist and/or psychiatric nurse practitioner
Capacity to participate in the principles and practices of the inter-disciplinary team approach
Previous experience in prescribing psychotropic medications to child/adolescent population based upon multiple diagnoses

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Youth ACT interdisciplinary team and external healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care
Educate and train team members on psychiatric conditions, medication side effects, and treatment strategies
Provide training and supervision to support staff development and effective medication management
Conduct thorough psychiatric and medical assessments and provide appropriate treatment interventions
Offer ongoing psychiatric services, including assessments, treatment planning, and psychopharmacology, to support youth and families in achieving their goals
Actively participate in clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing expertise in psychiatric care and treatment planning
Build trusting relationships with families to foster open communication regarding medication use and related concerns
Adhere to New York State (NYS) practice requirements and ensure all clinical activities comply with regulatory standards