Nurse Practitioner
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Review Vacancy Date Posted: 09/20/24 Applications Due: 03/20/25 Vacancy ID: 167927 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for TitleNurse Practitioner (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade24 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $136897 to $136897 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From8 AM To4:30 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?No Compressed workweek allowed?No Telecommuting allowed?No Location CountyFranklin Street Address2445 Route 30 CityTupper Lake StateNY Zip Code12986 Job Specifics Minimum QualificationsNew York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND certification by the New York State Education Department in the Psychiatry specialty area to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Duties DescriptionPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Nurse Practitioners (Psychiatry) provide psychiatric and behavioral healthcare, working in collaboration with licensed psychiatrists, assessing physical and psychosocial status by means of interview, health and behavioral history, physical examination and diagnostic tests. Work collaboratively with other Psychiatric providers as well as Psychologists, Nurses and Direct Support Professionals through the appropriate prescription and management of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Identify, measure, and monitor clinical and related outcomes to determine the effectiveness of appropriateness of plan of care. Participate in psychiatric peer review meetings as well as specialized team meetings. LinkedIn: #LI-AK1 #LI-NB1 Additional Comments If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) ###-#### or Email at ...@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. NYS offers Incredible Benefits Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Paid Holidays and Leave Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and resume by March 20, 2025 to: Sunmount-OHRM 2445 State Route 30 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 E-Mail: ...@opwdd.ny.gov Phone: (518) ###-#### Fax: (518) ###-#### Please reference the above EOA # 24-92 in all correspondence. Please note: For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Division of Administration Central Office at (518) ###-#### or Email at ...@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program: For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Contact Information NameSunmount DDSO Human Resources Telephone518-###-#### Fax518-###-#### Email ...@opwdd.ny.gov Address StreetSunmount DDSO Human Resources 2445 Route 30 CityTupper Lake StateNY Zip Code12968 Notes on ApplyingPlease email your cover letter and resume to ...@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email. Please reference the above EOA # 24-92 in all correspondence.