Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Agency: Argus Community, Inc. (All Programs)

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Lead (Agency-Wide)

Department: Medical / Behavioral Health Services (Agency-Wide)

Reports To:  Senior Medical Director

Location: Multi-site (Headquarters, CREATE Rehabilitation, Harbor House, Residential and Outpatient Programs)

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) –provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, care and treatment across Argus Community, Inc.’s continuum of care, including outpatient, residential, and rehabilitation programs. This role serves as a key clinical practitioner responsible for medication management and support of integrated care coordination efforts.

The PNP will work across multiple sites (including CREATE Rehabilitation and Harbor House), provide in-person and telehealth services, and support continuity of care for clients transitioning between levels of care. In addition to direct clinical services, the PNP will play a role in building and standardizing medication management practices as part of Argus’ developing centralized medical department.

The PNP will operate in a 20% administrative / 80% direct clinical service model, balancing administrative (i.e. documentation, etc) with direct oversight and engagement in clinical care delivery. However, because of the fluidity of the services there are weeks where the balance can change.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnostic evaluations, mental status examinations, psychosocial histories, and risk assessments.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM criteria and evidence-based practices.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications, including assessment of effectiveness, adherence, and side effects.
• Provide crisis intervention, including suicide and violence risk assessment and safety planning.
• Deliver services across multiple Argus programs, including outpatient clinics, residential treatment settings, and rehabilitation programs.
• Provide telehealth/telepsychiatry services to clients across sites, including supporting clients at one location while physically based at another.

Clinical Leadership & Protocol Development

• Develop as directed by the department lead, implement, and standardize medication management protocols, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements (OASAS, OMH, DOH as applicable).
• Provide clinical guidance and training to program staff regarding medication practices, safety, and compliance as needed. 
• Participate in incident review, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning related to medication events.

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, behavioral health, and care coordination staff.
• Support care coordination initiatives, including transitions between residential, outpatient, and community-based services.
• Coordinate care with external providers, including hospitals, primary care providers, and community partners.

On-Call & Coverage

• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide clinical consultation and support across programs.
• Provide consultation to staff regarding urgent psychiatric or medication-related concerns.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (e.g. acumed, foothold,EcW).
• Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards (OMH, OASAS, DOH, Medicaid, etc.).

Qualifications / Criteria

• Licensed and registered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• Board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Active DEA registration and NPI number.
• Eligible to enroll and bill Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance.
• Minimum of 3 years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred, including experience in community-based, outpatient, and/or residential settings.
• Experience working across multiple levels of care (outpatient, residential, crisis) strongly preferred.
• Experience with regulatory environments (OMH, OASAS, DOH) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in clinical leadership, protocol development, and program oversight.
• Experience providing telepsychiatry services preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and teams.

Education

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) with specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing from an accredited institution.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Argus Community, Inc. reserves the right to modify this job description at any time to meet agency needs.