Nurse-Psychiatric NP (25872)

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany-Academy Main-NRFS - Albany, NY 12208Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $100.00 - $110.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Nurse Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 8 hours per week This is an on-site position, 8 hours must be completed during weekdays Retention Bonus - $10k This position is responsible for examining patients having mental disorders and providing therapeutic care suited for the patients. The main role of mental health nurse practitioners is diagnosing the mental disorder of the patient; however, they are also given license to recommend medicines and provide patient care Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

Provide Med reviews and evaluations.

Provides comprehensive mental health care services with responsibility for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within scope of licensing and qualifications; develops health care plans according to established standards of care Maintains clinical records on all patients seen in a manner consistent with confidentiality of health care records guidelines and department regulations protocol.

Conducts face-to-face assessments with clients and collaterals as needed. Provides instruction, guidance or in-service training to mental health, medical, and therapist staff as appropriate.

Education and/or Experience: Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.

Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York CPR Certification Must be able to work independently You Have: National Provider Identification (NPI) - issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI.

Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians. Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number – issued by the United States Department of Justice Department DEA to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances.

DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration. NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration – issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances.

NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration. NYS Medicaid Enrollment - in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years.

Benefits Health Care Package

medical, dental, and vision Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday Pay 401 (K) plan Life Insurance Loan repayment assistance Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives.

Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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