Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

RISE Housing and Support Services has an opportunity for a Pyschiatric Nurse Practitioner to support our OASAS-licensed rehabilitation program, RISE Above. A successful candidate will enjoy inspiring their team while ensuring the program residents are receiving excellent support during their time us, as they work toward recovery from their substance use diagnosis.

RISE offers a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:

• A competitive salary of $95,000 to $115,000 per year for a 20 hour per week schedule
• • $3000 hiring bonus after 6 months of employment
• A generous time off package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
• A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time and recognition for your hard work and achievements
• An opportunity to support the leadership of a program meeting an important community need

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Performing psychiatric evaluations
• Reviewing and prescribing medications
• Supporting the supervision of medical/clinical staff
• Ensuring policy, procedure, and regulatory compliance
• Responding to crisis situations

To qualify you must have:

• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certified through the NYS Department of Education
• 5+ years of experience with individuals living with serious mental illness or a substance use diagnosis preferred
• An ability to remain calm under pressure while directing and inspiring team members
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal boundaries
• Our shared belief system in areas such as compassion, respect, positivity, and inclusion
• Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy

To join our team as a leader in one of our exciting new programs at our growing non-profit, submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Mission
Our mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.

Our Vision
RISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Values
We are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve.

We are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness.

We are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable.

We are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community.

We Treat People with
Esteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness.

Understanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals.

A Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition.

Positivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member.

Empathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems.

Inclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.

Company Description

RISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur Mission\r\nOur mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.\r\n\r\nOur Vision\r\nRISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges.\r\n\r\nOur Values\r\nWe are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve.\r\n\r\nWe are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness.\r\n\r\nWe are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable.\r\n\r\nWe are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community.\r\n\r\nWe Treat People with\r\nEsteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals.\r\n\r\nA Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition.\r\n\r\nPositivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member.\r\n\r\nEmpathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems.\r\n\r\nInclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.