Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

1w1 week ago

BRC

Brooklyn, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $170,000

About this role

Perform psychiatric evaluations, prescribe psychotropic medication, and provide medication management for clinically robust clientele at BRC. Attend to emergent client clinical needs through case conferences and crisis intervention. Report to VP of Nursing for clinical supervision.

Guide LPNs when needed and work alongside program managers to design program improvement policies and procedures. Participate in strategic planning efforts and assist agency's incident review and training committees. Provide emergency first aid/CPR as required.

Join BRC staff helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim lives with health and self-sufficiency opportunities. Contribute to a safe workplace with PPE, temperature monitoring, and physical distancing. Over 1000 positions across NYC boroughs foster a supportive environment.

Unique opportunity to utilize and enhance clinical and management skills while making heroic contributions. BRC commits to employee wellbeing, development, and growth. 95% of employees recommend BRC as a good place to work.

Requirements

NYS certification as a mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner required
Excellent emergency response and interpersonal skills a must
Good writing skills and computer literacy needed
Prior experience working with the mentally ill and/or substance abuse population preferred
CPR/AED/first aid/naloxone certifications or willingness to be trained required
Bilingual preferred
Vaccination preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations of clients
Prescribe psychotropic medication to clients
Provide medication management for clinically robust clientele
Attend to emergent client clinical needs, including case conferences and crisis intervention
Provide guidance to LPNs when needed
Work alongside program managers to design and implement program improvement policies and procedures
Assist the agency's incident review and training committees
Provide emergency first aid/CPR when needed

Benefits

Health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting
Competitive health and dental plans available for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time
403(b) pension plan with matching benefit
Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, transit, and childcare