Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About the role

SUNY Upstate Medical is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality professional psychiatric care to SUNY students via telemedicine. Services will include psychotherapy and medication prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Assign psychiatric diagnoses, initiate medication management, review progress, and revise treatment plans.
• Consult with other clinicians, advise patients on medical leave, and assess trauma histories.
• Provide consultation services to primary care and counseling staff, and document and communicate outcomes.
• Assist with program management and creation of documentation for clinical care and program management.
• Use ethical principles when making decisions and treat others with respect and dignity.
• Serve as an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values.
• Protect patients' autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs while providing the highest quality of care.
• Adhere to patient experience philosophy and customer service standards.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• NYS Licensed/Registered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Current National Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner consistent with clinical practice.
• DEA certification by time of appointment.
• NPI number and Medicare enrollment with a Medicare Identification Number (PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare enrollment within 6 months of hire).
• CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.
• At least 2 years of outpatient Nurse Practitioner experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience.
• Telemedicine experience.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off program, including vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits and well-being plans, including Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, Adoption Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, days.