Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About JFS

FOR MORE THAN 150 YEARS, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN NEW YORK HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO ALL IN NEED IN THE INTEREST OF HELPING TO "REPAIR THE WORLD." OUR SERVICES ARE GUIDED BY THE ESSENTIAL CONNECTION BETWEEN MENTAL WELL-BEING, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE SELF-WORTH.

OUR REPUTATION IS THE RESULT OF OUR EXCEPTIONAL STAFF. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND TRULY EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR BEST.

Our Values

BE A MENSCH: WE ARE ETHICAL, KIND, AND ADMIRABLE. WE ASSUME GOOD INTENT AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY. WE ARE THOUGHTFUL AND DELIBERATIVE IN HOW WE SUPPORT OUR CLIENTS, EACH OTHER, AND THE COMMUNITY. “CHOOSE GENEROSITY OVER JUDGMENT—EVERY TIME”

BE PURPOSE-BUILT: WE CREATE SPACES AND PROGRAMS THAT RESPECT CLIENTS’ INDIVIDUALITY AND OPENS ACCESS. WE STRIVE TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL WHERE THEY’RE AT AND GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

BE RESOLUTE: WE WORK WITH TENACITY TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, SEEK OUT SOLUTIONS, AND GET THINGS DONE. EVEN SMALL STEPS FORWARD ARE ACTS OF RESILIENCE.

Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide comprehensive mental health services to patients of all ages, helping them navigate complex psychiatric conditions, and improve their quality of life.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis of mental health conditions, and the development of individualized treatment plans.

The PMHNP will prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, carefully monitoring patients for effectiveness and potential side effects. They also provide brief psychotherapy and counseling, offering support to individuals, families, or groups dealing with mental health challenges.

The PMHNP will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensures holistic care, while maintaining thorough documentation in compliance with healthcare standards. Additionally, the PMHNP will stay current with emerging best practices through ongoing professional development and education.

Responsibilities & Duties

A representative summary of tasks to be performed is provided below. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the mission, values, and operating principles of Jewish Family Services.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations through office and telehealth visits, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, considering patient needs, preferences, and goals, often in collaboration with clinical counseling staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal ideation and acute distress.
• Make appropriate referrals to other specialists or support services as needed.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
• Participate in case reviews, peer consultations, and professional development activities.
• Review and approve treatment plans of clinical counseling staff.
• Establish and maintain a culture that is recovery oriented, person-centered, and grounded in trauma informed care.
• Provide education to clinical counseling staff on psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
• Engage in evidence-based treatment and remain up to date on emerging best practices through on-going professional development and education.
• Attend agency and department in-service training and staff meetings as well as any other agency related activities as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited PMHNP program
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in New York State
• 2-3 years of experience working in an outpatient mental health setting as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Experience working with children and adults
• DEA registration for prescription authority
• Experience with medication assisted treatment (MAT) preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team.
• Exhibited ability to effectively work within an inclusive and culturally and linguistically diverse environment.
• Strong computer skills, especially with electronic medical records, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based health information systems.
• Bilingual skills desirable. English speaking and writing fluency required.

Competencies

• Judgment and Decision Making - Considers relative pros and cons of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done efficiently and effectively.
• Communication Intelligence - Listens to others, able to communicate issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences and overcome resistance; fosters open communication and manages emotion in positive ways
• Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities
• Client Focus - Understands and meets customer needs, whether internal or external, providing a high level of service and cooperation courteousness & sensitivity)

• Initiative & Adaptability - Deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, personal willingness and ability to respond to change and ability to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Will work in the office and in the community; able to travel outside the office to various sites to attend meetings and provide support services.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle, possess a valid, clean driver’s license and be sufficiently self-insured with liability insurance in the amount of $100/$300k.

• Flexible hours including days and some evenings and/or weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain system of files and reports containing computer-generated and handwritten documents.
• Auditory acuity sufficient to communicate with staff, clients, and others by phone and in person.
• Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment and community.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $135,000 to $155,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• 401k retirement plan with agency contribution of 4%.
• 13+ observed holidays annually.
• Early close on Fridays.