What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry position at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center?
FULL TIME Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry Position Available Immediately at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center (MVPC)!
The duties include but are not limited to:
- Obtains, reviews, and updates individual histories.
- Conducts physical examinations; orders tests and reviews results; writes medical orders; determines and/or confirms diagnoses; and treats a variety of health conditions within the specialty area of practice.
- Establishes individual goals and treatment objectives, often in conjunction with the individual’s treatment team.
- Prescribes medications, treatments, medical devices, and immunizing agents, and monitors impact on the condition of individuals, modifying as needed.
- Educates and counsels individuals and families regarding illnesses, medications, tests, and treatment goals and procedures.
- Provides input for the development, implementation, and revision of clinical policies and procedures for assigned facilities, units, and/or programs.
- Maintains medical record documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements.
- Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, attends meetings, and serves on committees to improve individual outcomes.
- Establishes relationships and collaborates with community health providers and organizations to ensure continuity of care.
- Provides clinical guidance and training to nursing staff, and may serve as a preceptor to Nurse Practitioner students.
MVPC is part of OMH’s statewide, multi-faceted mental health system which has been recognized as one of the best mental health hospital systems in the United States. MVPC is accredited by The Joint Commission.
MVPC has competitive salaries and generous benefits including:
- Free On-Campus Parking
- NYS Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation, Personal, & Sick Time
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Minimum Qualifications:
- You must have a current certification and current registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry by the New York State Education Department.
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The salary posted is for full time employment. Salary for part time employment would be prorated.
Positions available in Rome and Utica locations.
Pay: From $140,252.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner license and registration (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $140,252