Location: Mohegan Lake,NY, USA
A School in Westchester County NY is currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their growing team. About the Opportunity: Start Date: ASAP Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire) Schedule: M-F Hours: 8a-4p or 9a-5p Patient Population: Students (ages 7-23) with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will: Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, and/or or behavioral disorders. Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from the student, family members and/or other professionals. Design, implement, oversee and manage individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary co-lead teams, including Clinicians, Teachers, Nurses, OT, and Direct-Care Supervisors Qualifications: Must be a PMHNP (Psychiatric, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioner) with a graduate degree (Masters with an APRN i.e. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - with certificate) or a doctorate degree in mental health nursing. Must hold active licenses, and in good standing Desired Skills: Experience working with those on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities, strongly preferred. Experience handling complex medical, emotional and psychological situations with a holistic view toward achieving sustained improvement, well-being and regulation. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain solid relationships, and work cross-functionally with other disciplines and other areas of the school; team player with excellent problem-solving, decision-making skills and judgement.