Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Pediatrics Experience Required

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including clinical history, mental status exams, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, and risk assessments
• Synthesizes and manages medications for psychiatric and addiction-related needs, including Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and withdrawal management agents
• Conducts medication reconciliation and orders laboratory or toxicology studies to interpret results and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, RNs, social workers, and peer specialists—to develop individualized discharge and safety plans
• Participates in clinical rounds and safety planning to ensure effective disposition decisions in a crisis setting
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (Avatar) in compliance with OMH/OASAS regulations and HIPAA standards
• Adheres to DEA, PMP/I-STOP, and EPCS requirements, including the review of controlled substance history prior to prescribing
• Engages in essential patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, harm reduction, and overdose prevention (including naloxone)
• Engages in peer reviews, quality improvement initiatives (QA/PI), and ongoing professional continuing education

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration
• Active, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse license
• Active, unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC) through ANCC
• Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe buprenorphine and other controlled substances
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or PMHNP preferred; new graduates with strong psychiatric nursing backgrounds considered
• Experience with pediatric patients required
• Experience in co-occurring disorders, crisis services, inpatient psychiatry, or emergency psychiatry strongly preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Advanced clinical knowledge of psychopharmacology, withdrawal management, and MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder)
• Expert assessment skills for suicide risk, agitation, psychosis, and intoxication or withdrawal
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm-reduction clinical practices
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (Avatar preferred) and EPCS requirements
• Excellent collaborative communication skills for working with physicians, nurses, and non-medical clinicians in a 24/7 crisis setting

Additional Information

This is a full-time exempt role with an annual salary of $150,000-$169,744 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement. This role is located in Blauvelt, NY and has a schedule of Sunday-Tuesday 7am-7pm.