Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Standard Hours: varied

Rate of Pay: $95.00 per hour

Locations Available: Utica, NY - Rome, NY - Herkimer, NY

The Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NPP) is a member of the clinical team and provides general medical care and treatment to patients in the clinics at the agency, under direction of a physician.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Identifies, evaluates, and addresses mental health and general health issues of the population in the behavioral healthcare clinic while administering quality patient care.

· Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the clinic staff which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

· Assists in for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral healthcare issues.

· Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed treatments and/or medications.

· Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.

· Records physical findings and formulates plan and diagnosis based on patient’s condition as per regulatory bodies.

· Discusses cases with physician and other clinical professionals to prepare comprehensive patient behavioral healthcare plan.

· Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician and agency/regulatory guidelines

· Prescribes or recommends drugs in the treatment of behavioral healthcare issues

· Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, and quality and standards according to protocols, and receives and implements constructive directives.

· Maintains self in a professional manner at all times and adheres to the policies and procedures of the agency.

· Performs additional tasks as assigned.

· Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Knowledge and experience in behavioral healthcare procedures

· Experience in medical counseling/advising

· Experience and proven skill in positive interpersonal and human relations

· Experience in decision-making and problem solving skills

· New York State Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NPP) with prescriptive privileges and at least one (1) year of experience in nursing with the NPP credential.