Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

A health services network in New York is actively seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their growing Psychiatric team at one of their Queens sites!

Responsibilities:

The Psych Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate patients' mental health and psychiatric conditions
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy
• Educate patients and their families about psychiatric disorders, treatment options, medication side effects, and strategies for managing symptoms and improving overall mental health
• Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, setting specific goals and interventions to address their mental health needs
• Assess and manage psychiatric crises, including suicide risk assessments and interventions for patients in acute distress
• Monitor patients' progress through regular follow-up appointments, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Provide education and training to nursing staff, medical students, and other healthcare professionals on mental health topics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Experience in a Psych role / setting

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree