Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support services to adults living in the community. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric services which includes the following: provision of a full behavioral health (including medical health) assessment; diagnosis; treatment recommendations; treatment planning; clinical treatment; and follow-up planning. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner participates in shared decision making with the client and a multi-disciplinary team. They provide services to and make in person visits with clients and their families/custodians/caregivers in their homes and communities and collaborate closely with other service providers and systems with which the client interacts. The role will require some evening availability and rotating on-call coverage. The Adult ACT Team Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, in conjunction with the Director/Team leader, has clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services.

Job description

Position Overview

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support services to adults living in the community. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric services which includes the following: provision of a full behavioral health (including medical health) assessment; diagnosis; treatment recommendations; treatment planning; clinical treatment; and follow-up planning. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner participates in shared decision making with the client and a multi-disciplinary team. They provide services to and make in person visits with clients and their families/custodians/caregivers in their homes and communities and collaborate closely with other service providers and systems with which the client interacts. The role will require some evening availability and rotating on-call coverage. The Adult ACT Team Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, in conjunction with the Director/Team leader, has clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services.

Key Essential Functions

Provide health/behavioral health assessment (including differential diagnoses, prognosis), treatment recommendations and treatment planning for clients across program types.
Provide client education on mental health issues and strategies for recovery and review patient’s progress and recommend discharge and aftercare planning.
Clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
Prescribe psychotropic medication as appropriate for client care.
Attend mandatory ACT trainings offered by CPI.
Provide medication management for clients.
Provide counseling, brief therapy, psychoeducation about health/behavioral health and other care for client and their families as planned by the multi-disciplinary treatment team and to support the multi-disciplinary treatment plan of the client.
Attend daily team meetings and weekly one-on-one supervision.
Monitor, evaluate and record client progress with respect to care plan goals.
Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to clients and their support network.
Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory specialty sessions.
Participate in case reviews and contribute to treatment planning goal setting.
Provide consultations to non-medical staff on complex cases.
Participate in both the development and implementation of a person-centered care plan that includes formal and informal supports.
Communicate with health care providers outside of the agency and interpret health results for client care planning.
Engage clients and family as active partners in developing, reviewing, and modifying a course of care that supports the clients’ progress towards identified goals where appropriate.
Assess risk, develop safety plans, and provide crisis intervention services.
Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to participants and their support network, including respite referrals and other diversion and stabilization services.
As the ACT team requires 24/7 coverage by direct phone, the NPP will provide a portion of this coverage in rotation with other team members.
The NPP must complete an initial assessment visit in the community and visits in the community including the required visits thereafter.
NPP must provide at least monthly services or as clinically indicated for that individual in the community.
Administer LAI as needed and provide oversight of injection calendar monitoring in conjunction with the RN.
Ordering and reviewing Labs, prior authorizations and follow up with pharmacies.
Blood draws as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Translate research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomes.
Communicate practice knowledge effectively, both orally and in writing
Participate in agency quality improvement projects to ensure the best client outcomes.
Create a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect.
Work in supervision with central psychiatry team and directors to improve practice.

Requirements

Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York
Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
ANCC certification or pending application required
NYS OPRA status approved or application pending required
Health Commerce Account in place by onset of employment
Must be able to work as a team member with complex cases
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to learn electronic health records and other software
Proficient with electronic health record
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
Ability to travel within New York City carrying equipment up to 10 pounds
Frequent travel within assigned borough required

Company overview

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, commonly known as The Jewish Board, is one of the United States' largest nonprofit mental health and social service agencies, and New York State's largest social services nonprofit. Founded in 1874, the organization has served New Yorkers for over 150 years, providing comprehensive mental health support and social services across all five boroughs of New York City as well as Westchester County and Long Island. With over 3,300 employees and 2,200 volunteers, The Jewish Board serves more than 45,000 individuals annually through its extensive network of community-based programs, residential facilities, and day-treatment centers. The organization offers a wide range of services including counseling for all ages, children's mental health programs, domestic violence services, supportive housing, family support, adult recovery supports, intellectual and developmental disability services, and specialized Jewish community services. While rooted in Jewish tradition, The Jewish Board provides non-sectarian services to people of all backgrounds, faiths, and identities, with nearly half of its clients being non-Jewish. The organization operates over 75 locations throughout New York City and accepts most insurance plans and Medicaid, with sliding-scale fees available to ensure no one is turned away due to inability to pay.