Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult ACT - Chenango

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency. $90-95 an hour Part Time - 28+ hours per week Full Time - 40 hours per week Position Summary: The purpose of Adult ACT is to meet the needs of individuals who have not been well served by traditional service delivery approaches. Grounded in a recovery-oriented practice, ACT offers evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, case management, and support services through a mobile, multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team. The PMHNP will work in collaboration with the Team Leader to oversee individual treatment plans and ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services. This role involves providing psychiatric and medical assessments, treatment, clinical supervision, education, and training to the team. Responsibilities Monitor individual treatment plans and staff delivery of clinical services. Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments, along with providing treatment. Provide clinical supervision, education, and training to the team members. Offer psychopharmacology services related to the development, maintenance, and supervision of medications for psychiatric and medical purposes, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), clozapine, and Long-Acting Injectables. Apply your training and experience in prescribing buprenorphine as part of the treatment process. Adhere to New York State (NYS) practice requirements and ensure all clinical activities comply with regulatory standards. Practice in accordance with New York State (NYS) practice requirements. Attend daily team meetings regularly to review client statuses, discuss treatment plans, and coordinate care among team members. Rotating on-call responsibilities to assist individuals in crisis, providing immediate support and intervention as needed to ensure continuous care and safety. Requirements Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in psychiatric/mental health required License to practice in the state of New York required DEA License required Completed 3600 hours of practice strongly preferred Experience: Experience as a psychiatric clinic nurse specialist and/or psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred Capacity to participate in the principles and practices of the inter-disciplinary team approach is preferred Previous experience in prescribing psychotropic medications to child/adolescent population based upon multiple diagnoses required Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnose according to the DSM-IV-TR, participate in and make recommendations to the treatment teams, initiate and prescribe medication treatment based on diagnoses and re-evaluate conditions and medications required Proficiency in psychopharmacology is crucial, with a commitment to adhering to New York State practice requirements and regulatory standards is essential to ensure compliance and uphold the integrity of clinical activities required Use of computers and telecommunications to input assessments and progress notes in the agency electronic health record required Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required Benefits Benefits available to all staff: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development Full Time Benefits: Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam 403(b) with 6% employer contribution PTO plus 9 paid holidays Childcare Reimbursement Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Life Insurance EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr chowc