Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

1w1 week ago

Liberty Resources

Syracuse, US · Full-time · $135,000 – $150,000

About this role

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center in Syracuse, is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join its Integrated Health Care Team. This role serves children, families, and adults facing behavioral health challenges, including co-occurring substance abuse.

In collaboration with the agency Medical Director, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide a full range of nursing and medical services to clients. Daily work includes performing interviews, health histories, mental status assessments, and diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis and current mental health status.

The role involves managing clients' medication regimens, prescribing drugs and psychotropic treatments as indicated by diagnosis and lab results, and providing medical crisis intervention and counseling. The practitioner will also complete evaluations, medication reviews, care plans, and progress reports while offering medication education to clients and families.

Liberty Resources is committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and recognizes cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities served. The organization offers a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

A certificate and current registration to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State
At least one year of experience providing direct services in a clinical setting to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, or comparable experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered
Substance abuse experience preferred; willingness to prescribe Suboxone
Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
Valid New York State driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Values service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success

Responsibilities

Perform interviews, health histories, mental status assessments, and diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis and current mental health status of clients
Provide medical crisis intervention and counseling as required by direct visitation or telephone contact
Complete evaluations, medication reviews, care plans, reviews, and progress reports
Participate in the management of clients' medication regimens; prescribe drugs and psychotropic medication treatments as indicated by diagnosis and lab results
Provide psychiatric assessments, complex care management, and medication education to clients and families
Function as a member of the Integrated Health Care Team in assisting with a full range of nursing and medical services for clients