Nurse Practitioner Psych (57521)

About the role

Phoenix House of NY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values—Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking—guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Meet the medical assessment and treatment needs of each resident
• Provides safety assessment for withdrawal symptoms or other potentially life-threatening behavior or conditions within 24 hours of admissions
• Notifies on call physician of immediate crisis
• Conducts peer to peer reviews to managed care companies and other healthcare entities
• Concludes a medical assessment within 7 days of admission and a full history and physical, when necessary, within 21/45 days of admission
• Conducts a medical assessment of physical and mental health conditions and medical treatment to stabilize and then enable the resident to manage chronic health and mental health conditions including treatment of physical health conditions that are routine

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
• Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state
• Experience in counseling and teaching is preferable
• Master's degree is preferable
• Required licenses/certifications: NYS NP License, NPI Number, Medicaid / Medicare Number, DEA / Suboxone Wavier, Current certification in CPR, Infection Control and Child Abuse
• Required experience: Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing medical care and assessment, in collaboration with a physician, to chemically addicted residents and residents withdrawing from alcohol and or drugs
• Three Years related experience

Competencies

• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Empathy
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

Benefits

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...