Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - $122K-164K per year
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VNS Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a job in Bronx, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Are you passionate about transforming lives and eager to be a key player in building a groundbreaking behavioral health service? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner , to join our team at the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in the vibrant community of the Bronx. Our CCBHC is at the forefront of revolutionizing behavioral health care. We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality services to individuals and families in need, and were excited to expand our impact in one of New York City's most dynamic neighborhoods. As a Clinical Manager and Nurse Practitioner, youll be instrumental in shaping and delivering essential substance use disorder services that will transform lives and strengthen our community. You will also be a leader in guiding clinical care for other parts of our comprehensive Behavioral Health practice. As the Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner, you will be a cornerstone in our mission to offer exceptional substance use disorder and medical care. You will lead with both clinical expertise and strategic vision, ensuring that our services meet the highest standards while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Disability
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds
• Personal and financial wellness programs?
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care??
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement?
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities??

What You Will Do

• Performs psychiatric evaluations of identified clients.
• Assesses current administrative processes and clinical protocols; identifies opportunities for improvement relating to quality and cost while maintaining adherence to compliance and nursing standards of care.
• Provides medication management, ongoing assessment, and supportive counseling according to program requirements.
• Evaluates need for physical evaluations and/or medical services and make referrals, as indicated.
• Provides full scope of advanced nursing practice for targeted client populations. Evaluates client responses to therapy and interventions. Ensures revision of the inter-professional plan of care as necessary to achieve quality outcomes.
• Consults with other mental health providers and community agencies, including other VNS Health department/programs, as well as members of the Behavioral Health program, regarding individual clients.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences for the Behavioral Health program.
• Maintains client records in compliance with VNS Health, state, city and federal requirements.
• Evaluates clients for psychiatric hospitalization, as necessary.
• Provides clinical supervision and direction to Behavioral Health program staff, including on-site observation of direct patient care and participation as needed in direct care. Participates with Behavioral Health program staff and other appropriate VNS Health staff in the development and implementation of in-service trainings.
• Collaborates with program management to ensure the provision of the highest quality behavioral health services to clients. Participates in the formulation and update of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals.
• Encourages clients and/or family members to participate in the services they have chosen to include in their treatment plan.
• Participates in VNS Health and community programs and education, as requested.
• Assists program management and any related staff in the prevention, identification, and resolution of client crises.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State required Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within one year in role required DEA license required Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs. Education: Master's Degree of Science in Nursing, or other graduate degree from a nurse practitioner educational program registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for NP licensure. required Master's Degree Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or any other specialized PMHNP degree. required Work Experience: Minimum of three years of clinical experience in treating clients in a behavioral health setting required Minimum of one years experience in substance use treatment, including medications for addiction treatment required Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Strong computer literacy, including use of electronic systems for clinical record keeping required Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

VNS Health Job ID #R011459. Posted job title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About VNS Health

VNS Health is one of the nations largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 125 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives uswe help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 neighbors who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of those we serve in New York and beyond.

Benefits

• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Benefits start day 1