"Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Collaborative Care"

Position Summary

Responsible for the provision of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and psychotherapeutic interventions in ambulatory care settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Makes assessments of mental health needs in an adult population.
• Performs medical histories and physical examinations; diagnoses mental health/psychiatric conditions.
• Develops and executes treatment plans.
• Writes prescription and orders; triages and evaluates urgent patient issues.
• Provides psychotherapeutic interventions as needed.
• Provides continuity of care through patient/family education and follow-up care. Identifies, documents and evaluates patient/family teaching needs. Develops/distributes educational materials. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of psychiatrist(s), psychologist(s), licensed clinical social worker(s), and care manager(s) to ensure smooth communications and effective delivery of service to patients.
• Carries a client case load and has responsibility for maintaining assigned productivity levels each month.
• Performs select tasks to support the workflow of the collaborating physicians.
• Records medical information within the patients' electronic medical record.
• Provides education, training and mentorship to trainees and students.

Education

• Master's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and the confidence to work with medically ill patients and with integrated approaches to care.
• Expertise in psychopharmacology, substance abuse, smoking cessation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strong academic background are highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills in person, via email and on the telephone.
• Patience and a high capacity for empathy and perseverance.

Licenses and Certifications

• NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration with psychiatry specialty practice.
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
• Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc).
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
• Infection Control Certificate.
• Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate