Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

2w2 weeks ago

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center

Brooklyn, US · Full-time · $125,000 – $150,000

About this role

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC), New York State’s largest community mental health clinic, seeks warm and empathetic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for full-time hybrid positions. Serving over 15,000 clients monthly, NYPCC has been recognized as a Top Place to Work and Top Mental Health Care Provider.

As part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will perform psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, performing crisis intervention, and referring clients to specialized health resources.

NYPCC fosters a mission-driven culture emphasizing employee well-being and professional growth, with an amazing workplace culture. The position involves communicating with healthcare professionals, families, and staff to ensure quality care delivery, with potential coverage at other sites as needed.

Compensation is commensurate with experience, and licensed professionals enjoy free access to online Continuing Education Courses. Loan forgiveness options like Perkins and a Student Loan Pay Down incentive may be available, reflecting NYPCC's commitment to supporting its staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
Currently licensed in New York State as a psychiatric nurse practitioner
Currently certified with the DEA to prescribe medication
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Excellent assessment, diagnostic and psychopharmacological treatment skills
Strong clinical skills working with individuals with mental illness
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with diverse backgrounds, ages, ethnicities and sexual preferences
Registered as a NY State Medicaid provider with a DEA# and an individual NPI#

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management of clients
Prescribe or recommend medication or other forms of treatment or related therapeutic procedures
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess clients' clinical problems and health care needs
Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures
Refer clients to specialized health resources for treatment
Perform crisis intervention
Communicate with healthcare professionals, families, and staff members to ensure ongoing quality delivery of health services
Cover other sites if necessary