About this opportunity
Upstate Cerebral Palsy lists this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient Mental Health opportunity in city of utica, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Compensation
Pay $125,000 - $145,000 annually
$8,000 Sign‑on Bonus
Role
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS) works under the direction of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medical Director. This position provides medical and psychiatric care as part of an integrated behavioral healthcare model, treating mental health and substance use disorder (SUD). The Psychiatric NP is responsible for providing medical and psychiatric care, including Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT), conducting psychiatric evaluations, providing treatment recommendations, ordering appropriate lab work, and collaborating with the supervising psychiatrist and members of the Treatment Team.
Core Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and SUD evaluations for the purpose of clinical treatment and consultation.
Provide psychiatric and SUD care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management to restore, maintain, and improve behavioral health status.
Provide Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) as part of the CHBS Chemical Dependency Out‑Patient Treatment Program.
Attain and maintain waiver to prescribe Suboxone/buprenorphine.
Order medication and labs appropriate to clinical practice, interpret and evaluate lab results.
Collaborate with psychiatrists consistent with established practices.
Initiate medical or nursing orders; interpret nursing and clinical assessments; implement advancements in patient care.
Supervise and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and/or support staff as assigned.
Perform assessment of the environmental status of the community and its impact on health.
Provide integrated treatment with the CHBS Treatment Team, including consults, joint treatment plan reviews, and case reviews.
Review, evaluate and document client response to care; assess client medical/nursing educational needs and provide formal and informal teaching.
Support staff effort to assess and triage patients for levels of psychological functioning and risk.
Provide in‑service training to clinical staff at CHBS and other divisions as needed.
Participate in Quality Improvement and Utilization Management programs and activities.
Maintain all training requirements and credentials as required by the Agency, NYS Department of Education, medical and psychiatric affiliations and regulatory agencies, and participate in a continuing education program designed by the Psychiatrist/Medical Director.
Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
Qualifications
Possess all appropriate coursework and credentials consistent with New York State Education Department requirements for the designation of Nurse Practitioner.
Current New York State License as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NPP) is preferred.
Current NY state license as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a specialized skill set is also considered.
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
Preferred Skills
Trauma‑informed care
Substance use disorder treatment
Crisis intervention
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast‑paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low‑cost individual health insurance plan, dollar‑for‑dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits, and generous paid time off.
Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
Direct Deposit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation, and Employee Leave)
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discounts
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Who can apply
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