Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tioga

About the Role

As a key member of the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, the Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plays an essential role in prescribing medications, coordinating with the team, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. This position supports youth and families while educating the team on medication management and health-related issues. The role provides comprehensive psychiatric services, including assessment, evaluation, treatment, and psychopharmacology, as well as consultation to families and training for staff regarding specific disorders, medication concerns, and treatment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Youth ACT interdisciplinary team and external healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.
• Educate and train team members on psychiatric conditions, medication side effects, and treatment strategies.
• Provide training and supervision to support staff development and effective medication management.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric and medical assessments and provide appropriate treatment interventions.
• Offer ongoing psychiatric services, including assessments, treatment planning, and psychopharmacology, to support youth and families in achieving their goals.
• Actively participate in clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing expertise in psychiatric care and treatment planning.
• Build trusting relationships with families to foster open communication regarding medication use and related concerns.
• Adhere to New York State (NYS) practice requirements and ensure all clinical activities comply with regulatory standards.
• Use computers and telecommunications to input assessments and progress notes in the agency electronic health record.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in psychiatric/mental health required.
• License to practice in the state of New York required.
• DEA License required.
• Completed 3600 hours of practice strongly preferred.
• Experience as a psychiatric clinic nurse specialist and/or psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred.
• Capacity to participate in the principles and practices of the interdisciplinary team approach is preferred.
• Previous experience in prescribing psychotropic medications to child/adolescent population based upon multiple diagnoses required.
• Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations on children ages 10-21, diagnose according to the DSM-IV-TR, participate in and make recommendations to the treatment teams, initiate and prescribe medication treatment based on diagnoses, and re-evaluate conditions and medications required.
• Proficiency in psychopharmacology is crucial, with a commitment to adhering to New York State practice requirements and regulatory standards.
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.

Full-Time Benefits (applicable if position transitions to full-time):

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam.
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution.
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays.
• Childcare Reimbursement.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts).
• Life Insurance.

Pay

$98-102 an hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 26 hours per week. Office is in Ithaca (Tompkins County), covering Tioga-Tompkins.