Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary $150,000 – $150,000 yearly
Degree Required MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Bronx, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/10/24
Job Overview - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP):
Join our client's interdisciplinary ACT/FACT Team in the Bronx, NY, as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health care to adults with serious mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and co-morbid medical conditions.

Compensation: $150,000/year
Location: Bronx, NY
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday


Responsibilities as the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
  • Assessments & Evaluations: Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and administer psychotropic medications to clients.
  • Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention services during regular hours and offer consultation during off-hours.
  • Regulatory Communication: Communicate with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) regarding the status of clients.
  • Documentation: Complete all required clinical documentation via an Electronic Health Record in compliance with payer, funder, and regulatory requirements.
  • Care Coordination: Coordinate care with family members and community treatment providers, including hospitals, housing providers, and primary care providers.
Qualifications for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
  • Education: Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Psychiatry or a related field.
  • Licensure: Nurse Practitioner licensed in New York State.
  • Experience: Previous psychiatric experience as an RN/PNP is preferred (new grads will be considered).
  • Language Skills: Bilingual in Spanish is desirable.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, [Register to View] will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.