A School in Westchester County NY is currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their growing team.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
• Schedule: M-F
• Hours: 8a-4p or 9a-5p
• Patient Population: Students (ages 7-23) with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities

Responsibilities:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will:

• Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, and/or or behavioral disorders.
• Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from the student, family members and/or other professionals.
• Design, implement, oversee and manage individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary co-lead teams, including Clinicians, Teachers, Nurses, OT, and Direct-Care Supervisors

Qualifications:

• Must be a PMHNP (Psychiatric, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioner) with a graduate degree (Masters with an APRN i.e. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - with certificate) or a doctorate degree in mental health nursing.
• Must hold active licenses, and in good standing

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with those on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities, strongly preferred.
• Experience handling complex medical, emotional and psychological situations with a holistic view toward achieving sustained improvement, well-being and regulation.