Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Supervisor

Position

The Nurse Supervisor is a licensed Bachelors-level nurse who provides direct client care and oversees assessment, medication management and health & mental health monitoring and promotion activities for homeless women, with a focus on women with unmet behavioral health needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of NY, NPP: Nurse Practitioner required.
• A minimum of 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience is required.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and mental health/risk assessments and diagnostics for shelter residents.
• Oversee delivery of individual and group health and behavioral health promotion interventions.
• Provide short-term psychiatric care including medication management.
• Collaborate with the team to conduct the required assessments and prepare applications for permanent supportive housing.
• Supervise LPNs conducting medication administration, health monitoring and health promotion activities.
• Make referrals to and coordinate care with outside providers on medical, behavioral health and health home services.
• Prescribe and renew medications for the caseload.
• Participate in the Incident review Committee to provide guidance, evaluate trends and assist with appropriate programmatic response where needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

About the Organization

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays. Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.