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.