Bilingual Nurse Practitioner

Bilingual Nurse Practitioner

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Bilingual Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients. For over 45 years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds. Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.

Job Title: Bilingual Nurse Practitioner

Location: Addictive Treatment Services

Hours: Part-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, and under the supervision of a psychiatrist (if required), the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced psychiatric nursing care within an integrated outpatient program requiring Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) participation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adults and adolescents enrolled in services.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other approved pharmacotherapies), in alignment with program requirements and regulatory standards.
• Provide education to clients regarding risks, benefits, and alternatives of MAT and psychiatric medications, and document informed consent.
• Participate in required weekly case conferences and contribute clinical input and collaborating on treatment planning.
• Review and sign required clinical documentation in accordance with OASAS, OMH, and agency standards.
• Ensure documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets regulatory compliance standards, including medication notes, lab reviews, and clinical updates.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory testing related to psychiatric and MAT treatment (e.g., toxicology screens, CMP, CBC, Hepatitis panels, etc.).
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention when clinically indicated.
• Coordinate care with counselors, nursing staff, primary care providers, and external providers to support integrated treatment.

Reports to: Program Director

Requirements:

• NY State Medicaid/Medicare License
• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program is required.
• Currently licensed in New York State as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
• Active DEA Number (NYS)
• Experience working with children and adults.
• Bilingual English Spanish required.
• Ability to come into the office to complete evaluations for clients prescribed controlled substances.
• Must have Certified Board Psychiatrist

Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center, Inc.