Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP - Part Time
The Jewish Board
Summary
The psychiatric nurse practitioner (NPP) is responsible for providing psychiatric services and care to the agency's children and adult population in community clinic practices, including clinical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The NPP functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team environment approach of the Agency. The NPP may be asked to cover for other NPPs and/or assist with administration of long acting medication when nurse unavailable.
Job description
Position Overview
The psychiatric nurse practitioner (NPP) is responsible for providing psychiatric services and care to the agency's children and adult population in community clinic practices, including clinical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The NPP functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team environment approach of the Agency. The NPP may be asked to cover for other NPPs and/or assist with administration of long acting medication when nurse unavailable.
Key Essential Functions
- Provide psychiatric assessment, clarification of clinical diagnosis, recommend treatment options and provide client education on mental health issues and strategies for recovery and review patient's progress and recommend discharge and aftercare planning.
- Attend and provide feedback in case conferences.
- Prescribe psychotropic medication as appropriate for client care.
- Collaborate with other appropriate staff, i.e., nurses relative to individual, group and family therapy.
- Assist with urgent crisis situations by conducting evaluations, interventions, and/or consultation to the clinical team.
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 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 as required
- Proficient with electronic health record
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (i.e., Zoom)
- Spanish-speaking preferred but not 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.