Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Definition

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is to provide Psychiatric Assessments and medication management to children and adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis within a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week to Crisis Stabilization Center.

Educational Requirements

Masters' degree in advanced nursing practice in psychiatry from an accredited program. New York State license and registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Psychiatry. Current DEA registration. Certification required in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) (i. e., suboxone).

Experience Required

Substantial clinical experience with the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders, in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Experience will include management of seriously and persistently ill clients as well as those with psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Familiarity with current DSM criteria.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides psychiatric and substance abuse care and medication to appropriate clients applying standards of care consistent with good medical judgment and current practice in the psychiatric community. This can include the administration of intramuscular medication when appropriate.

2. Provides psychiatric and substance abuse examination for the purpose of diagnostic evaluation, determination of treatment needs and prognostic factors. This includes using all reasonable methods to detect the presence of danger to self or others and collaboration with the treatment team to implement appropriate precautions.

3. Monitors the pharmacological effects of prescribed psychotropic medications and notifies the team of their reported effectiveness.

4. Is available for consultation with staff regarding relevant issues in the client medical background and collaborates with appropriate professionals in the community to integrate agency treatment with overall medical care.

5. Contributes to the timely production of all necessary reports to other agencies concerning clients who they have examined and/or treated.

6. Prescribe for appropriate laboratory testing indicated in collaboration with the treating physician and/or conducts any other relevant studies or tests. Implements any follow-up needed.

7. Efficiently uses time management skills to maximize availability for direct client contact.

8. Collaborates with other members of the treatment team in providing

9. integrated care. This may include appropriate outreach when indicated.

10. Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely clinical case records, including, but not limited to, treatment plans, progress notes and treatment plan reviews, documenting appropriate therapeutic intervention with each client to the Agency, funding, licensing and billing authorities.

11. Works as part of the ICSC team; attends and participates in team meetings to provide input/feedback around psychosocial conditions/comorbidities to review client status, update plans and goals, review outcomes to further program goals.

12. Assist the program to provide crisis intervention and follow-up on an as-needed basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Including shared on call responsibility with other PNP.

13. Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress

14. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.

15. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

16. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.

17. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.

18. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
• 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more
• If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553.
• CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.
• Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row.
• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
• Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.

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