Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatry
New York, New York, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary
$160,000
– $166,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/19/24
A health services network in New York is actively seeking licensed Nurse Practitioners (NP) to join their growing Psychiatric team! Openings in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx sites.
Responsibilities:
The Psych Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:
Responsibilities:
The Psych Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate patients' mental health and psychiatric conditions
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy
- Educate patients and their families about psychiatric disorders, treatment options, medication side effects, and strategies for managing symptoms and improving overall mental health
- Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, setting specific goals and interventions to address their mental health needs
- Assess and manage psychiatric crises, including suicide risk assessments and interventions for patients in acute distress
- Monitor patients' progress through regular follow-up appointments, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Provide education and training to nursing staff, medical students, and other healthcare professionals on mental health topics
- Bachelor's Degree
- NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
- Experience in a Psych role / setting
- Master's Degree