What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Registered Nurse position at BRIDGES?
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/NPP) at VCS provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care to clients receiving services in a community mental health setting. Our clinic is a NYS Office Of Mental Health licensed Article 31 Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitation Services Program for individuals ages 10 and up.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for clients in a community mental health setting.
- Develop and implement individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
- Prescribe/manage medications within the scope of licensure and applicable regulations.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication response, side effects, and changes in clients' mental health status.
- Provide telehealth services utilizing telehealth platforms to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations.
- Provide telehealth services utilizing telehealth platforms to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
- Support continuity of care, risk assessment, and appropriate referrals when clinically indicated.
- Document patient medical records adhering to HIPAA Standards
Qualifications
- Current New York State Education Department licensure and authorization to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (PMHNP/NPP).
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and order entry.
- Experience working with children and adolescents with significant emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Current Medicare and Medicaid credentialing preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmacology related to psychopharmacology and medication management for various psychiatric conditions.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000