Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Min

USD $102.16 / Hr.

Max

USD $102.16 / Hr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE :

The ACT teams Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner partners with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health treatment to individuals who have a mental illness that seriously impairs their functioning in the community. Serving those whose needs have not been met by traditional clinic-based approaches, this innovative, recovery-oriented, ‘best practice’ intervention delivers treatment to people in their homes, shelters, parks and anywhere else they happen to be living, engaging them in a sustained relationship that leads to recovery. ACT Teams are a mobile interdisciplinary team of professionals (psychiatry, nursing, social work, rehabilitation).

Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider. Must have a DEA# and an individual NPI #.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Review health assessments completed by the Program Nurse and provide clinical feedback.
• Provide medication management including prescription refills and medication education to consumers.
• Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
• Provide training to other team members on topics including medications and drug interactions.
• Communicate and coordinate care with psychiatrists in the community, as needed.
• Assist with psychiatric emergencies, refer residents to emergency care if needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate.
• Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
• Coordinates care with S : US nurse practitioners, medical director and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to S : US as appropriate.
• Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with S : US' organizational culture; health / mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and wellness approaches figure prominently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits Overview :

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including : Medical / Dental / Prescription / Vision / Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

2-Day NP Role - Friday on site required and second day is flexible (remote)

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Company Overview

S : US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S : US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values :   respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S : US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S : US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

ID

2025-17798