Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Essen Health CareEssen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.Job SummaryHybrid Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the Division of Behavioral Health at Essen Hybrid opportunities available!ResponsibilitiesProvides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.Collaborates with the staff psychiatrist, the nursing staff and technical personnel, as well as the counselors within the organization.Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist, as necessary.Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.QualificationsMasters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within the state of NY.Must be able to work 25+ hours a week.Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives.Equal Opportunity EmployerESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREssen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.