Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Services For The Underserved, Inc.

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Position Overview

I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of treatment servicesprofessionals in an OMH funded clinic. Reporting to the Assistant Medical Director & Clinic Director Psych NP will assess patients' mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints and diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Meet with Associate Medical Director, Clinic Director, Program Nurse, and Social Service staff coordinate ongoing psychiatric treatment. • Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborativepractice agreements. Review health assessments completed by the Program Nurse and provideclinical feedback. • Provide medication management including prescription refills and medication education consumers. • Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnosestreatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes. • Prepare Psychiatric Assessments for the purpose of HRA 2010e Housing Application and/or otherapplications for housing or needed services. • Provide training to other team members on topics including medications and drug interactions. • Communicates and coordinates care with psychiatrists in the community, as needed. • Refer residents to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency roomstaff to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospitalstaff. • Provide in service staff training monthly and consultation as needed to the social service team. • Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate. • Assist in building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies. • Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. • Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation. • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed. • Attend face to face supervision with Collaborating Psychiatrist at least monthly. Make chart workavailable to Collaborating Psychiatrist for quarterly reviews. • Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate CompliancePolicies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes. • A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required. • Other duties as assigned.

2-Day NP Role

Qualifications

III. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State and credentialed by the State to practice as an advanced Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in psychiatry. • Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider. Must have a DEA# and an individual NPI #. Must carry individual malpractice insurance. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist adult males of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences. • Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred • Experience with underserved individuals and direct service to people living with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders • Preference is given to those who have experience working on a multi- disciplinary team and/or previous experience with homeless population.

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. 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 Director of Recruitment.

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