Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part Time)

Company Overview :

• Shrub Oak International School ( www.shruboak.org ) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions.
• Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment.

We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.    Essential Functions :

Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.   Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, and / or behavioral disorders.  Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from the student, family members and / or other professionals  Design, implement, oversee and manage individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.  Collaborate with Shrub Oak’s transdisciplinary team, including the Director of Clinical Services, Director of Health and Wellness, Director of Education, and Director of Campus Life, as well as other healthcare professionals as needed and required per Shrub Oak policies and practices to discuss treatment plans and progress as needed and required  Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental and / or physical disorders  Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies and approaches  Meet with students to assess general physical, mental and emotional condition(s).  Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of student’s conditions or treatment.  Remain current of research, advances and related topics concerning mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders  Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities  Attend meetings, and serve on committees to promote, maintain and share learnings and progress in the field.  Handle all other additional responsibilities as needed and required.  Please note :

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Experience & Education :

An overview of our benefits :

May need to lift / move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture.  Work Environment :

The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators.  EEO Statement :

Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job.

Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.  Please note :