Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-210139-NP-NY

• Title:  NP

• Dates Needed:  ASAP and ongoing

• Shift Type:  Day Shift

• Assignment Type:  Clinic

• Call Required:  No

• Board Certification Required:  Yes

• Job Duration:  Locums

About the Facility

The ACT Team operates as a specialized community mental health program serving Brooklyn residents requiring intensive psychiatric support. This program provides comprehensive psychiatric care directly in community settings rather than traditional clinical environments. The team maintains a mobile approach to mental health service delivery with dedicated resources for community-based treatment interventions.

About the Facility Location

Brooklyn offers diverse attractions including the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island boardwalk, and the Brooklyn Museum featuring world-class art collections. Visitors can explore Prospect Park with its scenic walking paths, attend performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and experience the vibrant food scene in neighborhoods like DUMBO and Park Slope. The borough provides year-round cultural events, farmers markets, and waterfront activities along the East River promenade.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive ACT team coverage for community-based psychiatric treatment. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management in various community settings including private homes, shelters, and public areas. The clinician must have experience with community-based treatment programs and treating patients in non-traditional healthcare environments. The position requires full-time commitment with 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday with no schedule flexibility.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable based on community needs

• Support Staff:  Multidisciplinary ACT team members and administrative support

• Patient Population:  Adults

• Location Type:  On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes

• Government:  No

• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated:  Adults requiring community-based psychiatric treatment in various settings

• Average Length of Stay:  Not applicable

• Census:  Not applicable

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols

• Initial Evaluation Time:  Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes

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