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Medix™ lists this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 250110 opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality psychiatric care to adults with serious mental health conditions as part of a multidisciplinary, community-focused treatment team. This role delivers services directly in the community and emphasizes individualized, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care for individuals with complex behavioral health needs, including co-occurring disorders.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plays a central role in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment. Services are flexible and responsive to participant needs, with individuals engaging with a psychiatric provider at least once per month in community or office-based settings.
Core Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with best practices and program guidelines
Provide ongoing follow-up visits to monitor symptoms, treatment response, and overall progress
Collaborate closely with team members including nursing, social services, substance use specialists, vocational staff, and peer professionals
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and shared clinical decision-making
Serve as a psychiatric resource by offering consultation and guidance on complex cases
Assist with crisis intervention, stabilization, and urgent psychiatric needs as required
Complete clinical documentation accurately, timely, and in compliance with regulatory standards
Stay current with developments in psychiatric care, community mental health models, and evidence-informed practices
Program & Organizational Support
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and monitoring of clinical outcomes
Participate in required trainings, supervision, and professional development activities
Perform additional duties as needed to support program operations and participant care
Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Strong clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of serious mental illness, including co-occurring conditions
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for community mental health services
Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care
Ability to work effectively within a team-based, multidisciplinary care model
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in community-based settings
High standards of professionalism, ethical practice, and accountability
Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office software
Education & Experience
Licensed and board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Minimum of six (6) months’ experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness
Prior experience in community-based behavioral health, assertive treatment models, or similar programs strongly preferred
Flexibility to deliver services across community and office settings, with adaptable scheduling
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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