Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our integrated care team. The position is part-time, 21 hours per week, and will provide comprehensive mental health services to support both pediatric and adult populations in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic mental health conditions.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team committed to improving access to behavioral health services in a primary care setting.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapeutic interventions
• Provide ongoing care for patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions
• Collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, nurses, and other care team members to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Participate in care coordination with internal and external providers as needed
• Engage in preventive care activities, including mental health screenings and early intervention strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Participate in regular chart reviews and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to monthly reporting, including productivity and clinical outcome measures
• Support and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Participate in the on-call schedule as required
• Collaborate with leadership, including the Assistant Medical Director and Nurse Manager, to support clinical excellence and regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with Managed Care, SBHC contracts, and Federal and New York State regulations