Psych Nurse Practitioner (Bronx)

JOB SUMMARY: Reports to the collaborating physician at the contracted facility.

This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Participates as a member of committees, including peer review, as requested by the CMO
• Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P
• Reaches out and engages clients with appropriate concern for their behavioral health care needs
• Coordinates medical care with PCP for chronic and acute non-behavioral health conditions
• Advises and counsels clients about their physical and mental health; coordinates care with case management and health education as clinically indicated
• Provides consultation and training to staff and volunteers where appropriate.
• Assists with the identification, counseling, and care coordination, with case management and health education, of mental health and substance abuse problems.
• Works in a non-traditional environment; e.g., a non-clinic facility where homeless people congregate.

QUALIFICATION:

• New York State Nurse Practitioner License
• Commitment to serving the underprivileged
• DEA registration.
• Flexible and ability to function in a nontraditional setting.