Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and conducting medical reviews. Additionally, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides patient education, consultation, and follow-up under the supervision of the staff psychiatrist and medical director.

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Essential Functions:

• Identifies evaluates and addresses psychiatric and/or substance abuse behavioral health issues.

• Conducts medical assessment reviews of all enrolled clients; coordinating and referring for specialized care when indicated.

• Provides psycho-education to clients and/or families about preventive care, substance abuse, psychiatric or medical issues, and the use of prescribed medications with their possible side effects.

• Documents all psychiatric and/or substance abuse evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education & referrals consistent with state and city regulatory standards.

• Directs medication management sessions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program.

• Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree Program as a Nurse.

• A practitioner with current New York State licensure.

• Psychiatric experience.

• Extensive training and/or experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment.

• Knowledge of insurance/managed care process.

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Expertise in working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, and others based on client needs.