Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

1780
1780 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10457, USA

• Pay or shift range: $80 USD to $100 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

Catholic Guardian Services

We provide help, create hope, and preserve dignity.

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) offers a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

Position Information

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Child & Adolescent (Contract)

Program: Article 29i – Health Services

Location: Bronx, NY

Schedule: Contracted, minimum 10 hours per week; flexibility for some evening hours required

Compensation: $85–$100 per hour, depending on experience

General Responsibilities

Catholic Guardian Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health services to children and adolescents in our foster care and residential programs.

In this role, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose behavioral health conditions, provide medication management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the emotional and mental well-being of youth ages 5 and older.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatric nurse practitioner who is passionate about working with vulnerable youth in a supportive, collaborative, and trauma-informed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, initial and annual assessments, and follow-up consultations for children and adolescents.

Diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.

Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications, including evaluating effectiveness and potential side effects.

Provide crisis assessments, psychiatric consultations, and recommendations for appropriate levels of care.

Collaborate with clinical staff, social workers, nurses, foster care teams, residential staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Work closely with families, foster parents, and caregivers to promote continuity of care and positive treatment outcomes.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records, submitting evaluations within five business days.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical discussions, and weekly supervision with the agency psychiatrist.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ACS, OCFS, and applicable regulatory and organizational standards.

Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychiatric care to youth across three Bronx residential locations and within the foster care community.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN).

Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license with certification in psychiatric nursing.

Active DEA registration with the New York State Department of Health.

Minimum of two years of professional experience prescribing psychiatric medications to children and adolescents, with an emphasis on diagnosis.

Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.

Experience using electronic health records and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Availability to work some evening hours and provide on-site psychiatric services at residential program locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the child welfare and foster care systems.

Experience providing trauma-informed psychiatric care to children and adolescents.

Availability for occasional weekend hours and on-call psychiatric consultation.

What Do You Bring to the Table?

A passion for improving the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.

A compassionate, patient-centered approach to psychiatric treatment.

Strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond effectively to complex behavioral health needs.

A commitment to cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and trauma-informed care.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage clinical responsibilities across multiple settings.

What Do We Bring to the Table?

At Catholic Guardian Services, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working alongside dedicated professionals.

We offer:

Competitive hourly compensation of $85–$100.

A flexible contracted schedule with a minimum of 10 hours per week.

A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Opportunities to provide meaningful psychiatric care to underserved youth.

A mission-driven environment focused on improving outcomes for children and families.

Join Catholic Guardian Services and help us create hope, promote healing, and make a lasting impact in the lives of the youth we serve.

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