Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT (25666)

About the role

Our adult and youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to adults and youth who are enrolled in our Youth and Adult ACT programs. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week and will work out of our Queensbury office with community travel required.

New hire retention bonus and relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth and families enrolled in Youth ACT and adults enrolled in our Adult ACT programs
• Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions
• Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff
• Prescribe medications, monitor, and review of drug regimen for enrolled individuals
• Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the Youth/Adult ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all enrolled individuals
• Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Youth and Adult ACT Team
• Collaborate with county and community partners, and participate in any quality audit and utilization review
• Provide on-site/community based/home visits, medication evaluations, and reviews for ACT enrolled participants

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness
• Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York
• CPR Certification
• Must be able to work independently
• National Provider Identification (NPI) – issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number – issued by the United States Department of Justice DEA to prescribe controlled substances
• NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration – issued by the NYS DOH BNE to prescribe controlled substances
• NYS Medicaid Enrollment – in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.