Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the county.

We are currently seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Hartsdale and Peekskill locations. This is a hybrid position, with two days in person and three days remote.


The salary range for this full-time position is $175,000 - $180,000.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct 60-90-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 30-minute follow-up visits.
• Assess patients' mental and physical status, based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health and co-occurring conditions.
• Document patients' medical, substance use and psychological histories, physical assessment results, laboratory results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
• Educate patients and family members about mental health, co-occurring and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
• Prescribing psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, peer support staff and nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
• Communicate with outside providers such as hospital, court, child welfare and school staff as appropriate and necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following:

• MSN or DNP with a psychiatric-mental and substance/co-ocurring health focus.
• Certification as a PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified).
• Ability to provide evidece-based, inclusive, patient-centered, trauma-informed and culturally humble care while respecting diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
• Skilled in explaining medical concepts in a clear, understandable manner for staff, patients and their families.
• Strong ability to evaluate symptoms, diagnose conditions, and determine appropriate treatment plans for patients of all ages.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

What WJCS has to offer you:

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
• Disability and life insurance
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER