Location: Bronx,NY, USA
Job DescriptionAbbott House is seeking an experienced Psychiatric nurse practitioner (PNP) to join the Medical team. The Psychiatric nurse practitioner (PNP) works as an integral member of the Abbott House interdisciplinary treatment team.About Abbott HouseAbbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.Key ResponsibilitiesPsychiatric evaluations of children and adolescentsProvide medication management for children and adolescents in foster care and evaluations as needed for Home Based Services and Court remanded evaluations.Attend scheduled treatment team meetings for case reviews and treatment planning for children in our care.Assist social service staff in identifying appropriate educational, developmental and mental health services in communities where children reside.Serve as a liaison with community mental health providers who are serving children in foster placement with Abbott House.Attend clinical staff meetings in which administrative matters, clinical issues, and agency and departmental functioning are discussed.Attend continuing education seminars on topics relevant to clinical issues for children in foster care.Provide complete documentation of evaluations and treatments according to agency standards.Knowledge of evidence based practice and complex trauma.Any other related duties as required.About YouYou are the ideal candidate for this role if you are a dedicate Psychiatric nurse practitioner (PNP) professional looking to enhance grow professionally while contributing to your community. To be successful in this role you need to possess the following skills:An MD with Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowship in Child Psychiatry OR a Completed degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from an accredited university.Board Certification preferred but not essentialFor a PNP there must be experience in working with children and adolescents.Current New York State licensingMalpractice coverageComputer skillsWhat We Offer:Professional growth opportunitiesMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partnersGenerous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefitsTuition ReimbursementCompany paid life insurance and long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramShort-term disability and Workers Compensation benefitsPaid Family Leave ProgramEmployee Recognition AwardsSalary Range $90.00 to $95.00 per hourThis position is per diem