Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

In this role you will:

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Essential Functions: 

• Identifies, evaluates, and addresses psychiatric and/or substance abuse behavioral health issues. 
• Conducts medical assessment reviews of all enrolled clients; coordinating and referring for specialized care when indicated. 
• Provides psychoeducation to clients and/or families about preventive care, substance abuse, psychiatric or medical issues, and use of prescribed medications with their possible side effects. 
• Documents all psychiatric and/or substance abuse evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education & referrals consistent with state and city regulatory standards. 
• Directs medication management sessions with corresponding documentation in the EMR.  

• Signs treatment plans in a timely manner.
• Resolving any off-shift issues with the pharmacy or communications with outside facilities whenever needed (ER collateral, potential referrals, etc).
• Attends meetings including treatment conference, medical and program staff meetings, team meetings.
• Provides coverage for NPPs as part of larger team
• Supports in onboarding and training of Psychiatric team
• Coordinates and Consults with treatment team to ensure continuity of care and best practice
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program. 
• Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree Program as a Nurse. 
• Practitioner with current New York State licensure. 

• Experience prescribing and managing clozapine.
• Extensive training and/or experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. 
• Knowledge of insurance/managed care process. 

• Experience in Residential Treatment
• Expertise in working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Bilingual preferred. 

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