Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Supervisor

Overview Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position… Position: Nursing Supervisor/Psychiatric Nurse The Nurse Supervisor is a licensed Bachelors-level nurse who provides direct client care and oversees assessment, medication management and health & mental health monitoring and promotion activities for homeless women, with a focus on women with unmet behavioral health needs. Empower Residence is a 24/7 transitional housing program for women, operating under HRA/DSS guidelines. As an enhanced shelter, we support residents facing challenges such as mental health needs, substance use, unemployment, and poverty. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser: Location: New York, NY 10023 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of NY, NPP: Nurse Practitioner required. A minimum of 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience is required. Nursing Supervisor/Psychiatric Nurse Principal Responsibilities: Conduct physical and mental health/risk assessments and diagnostics for shelter residents. Oversee delivery of individual and group health and behavioral health promotion interventions. Provide short-term psychiatric care including medication management. Collaborate with the team to conduct the required assessments and prepare applications for permanent supportive housing. Supervise LPNs conducting medication administration, health monitoring and health promotion activities. Make referrals to and coordinate care with outside providers on medical, behavioral health and health home services. Prescribe and renew medications for the caseload. Participate in the Incident Review Committee to provide guidance, evaluate trends and assist with appropriate programmatic response where needed. We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday And much more! Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary. To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Volunteers of America-Greater New York