Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Full-time and Per-Diem Available Location: Kingston, NY Salary/Payrate: $81.70 per hour/exempt Work Schedule : Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7 am to 7pm

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work in collaboration with the team at the Ulster County Crisis Support Center to provide urgent response and/or treatment services to guests experiencing an acute mental health and/or substance use crisis. The NP will provide voluntary crisis treatment services with an emphasis on peer and recovery support in a safe and therapeutic environment by providing stabilization and referral services 24/7/365.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation and Plan to determine diagnostic impressions and help guide the next steps in treatment.
• Utilize contributions of the mental health professionals and staff at the Crisis Support Center to support treatment planning;
• Participates in the intake and screening process of guests;
• Provide psychosocial assessment and appropriate care to meet needs of individual
• Behavioral Interventions and medication management and training to address mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Management of mild to moderate substance withdrawal and intoxication
• Assess for Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) to treat physical and psychological symptoms of substance use
• Provide medication therapy to assess the effectiveness of the guests existing medication regimen by reviewing the guest's medication record and consulting with the individual
• Works to ensure continuity of service;
• Provides referral information to providers and/or alternate placement facilities;
• Reviews intake and treatment plans and signs the record as required by regulations;
• Participates in in-service training of professionals and nonprofessionals;
• Act as a resource person for other staff in addressing the complex needs of guests;

Required Skills/Abilities

• Thorough professional knowledge of the practice of psychiatry;
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages throughout the lifespan
• Good knowledge of current psychiatric treatments and trends;
• Ability to supervise and instruct staff members;
• Ability to develop good community relations;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and supportive working relationships with all members of the clinical and clerical staff;
• Inform Director of relevant clinical and administrative issues;
• Actively support program goals and system improvements/changes;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating guest condition and making decisions on an appropriate course of treatment;
• Ability to relate empathetically to guests;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Experience and Education

• Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) by the New York State Department of Education.
• Must be board certified.
• Currently credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid preferred.