Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Up to $5K Sign-on Bonus When you join the CCBQ Team, you will have an impact on the lives of many. For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Our Clinics are community-based which offer a professional and welcoming environment for both clients and staff. The Clinics provide psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological therapy, as well as individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, case management and collateral sessions. Our staff members follow an approach to health care that emphasizes wellness, recovery, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health integration. Why you will enjoy being part of our team: 1. Competitive Salaries and Benefits 2. Educational Loan Forgiveness 3. Professional Development (CMEs) 4. High Quality Supervision 5. Opportunities for Advancement STATEMENT OF THE JOB Under an affiliation of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides services within the scope of his/her license/certification and according to the professional standards of his/her discipline. The Nurse Practitioner will meet CCNS requirements for qualitative and quantitative contacts with clients. Including medical evaluations, conducting groups related to wellness and self -management, provides psycho-education to improve participants understanding and management of specific disorders. Determine clients diagnosis and psychiatric needs, prescribe the medication to be utilized during the course of treatment, and provide education. Review the appropriateness of the existing medication regimen through review of the medication record and consultation with the client and staff to prescribe and/or administer medication, including injectable and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT Services); monitors the effects of the medication on the clients mental and physical health, including measuring weight, height and blood pressure for clients ages 5 and older for clients who participate in treatment within the agencys substance abuse programs and mental health clinics. Document prescriptions, interventions, weight, height, and blood pressure upon every visit. Collaborative documentation on all required forms and documentation in the client record. Conduct Psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric updates, health monitoring, smoking cessation, and crisis intervention as needed and required by regulations. Follow-up on referrals made on behalf of the participant and respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the need for effective collaboration in order to insure the highest levels of service provision. Works collaboratively with the Psychiatrist and treatment team. Functions as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team environment. Follow-up on referrals made on behalf of the participant and respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the need for effective collaboration in order to insure the highest levels of service provision. Develop and facilitate classes, groups and activities whose focus is medication education and management, wellness self-management, symptom monitoring, and smoking cessation. Report all incidents as outlined in Agency policies and procedures manual in a timely and professional manner. Complete Treatment Plans for clients who are only receiving medication management services Responsible for reviewing and signing treatment plans for clinic clients including those on medication management only. Provide and/or oversee supervision of staff and graduate students. Report to Behavioral Health Services Administrative Staff and/or other Agency Administration any issues which may have a negative impact on the reputation of the Agency, client and/or staff welfare or any corporate compliance issues. Provide coverage at multiple program locations. Participate in in-service trainings and attend relevant workshops/conferences at the request of or with the permission the Clinical Director. Participate in the development of new service initiatives, including research, analysis and preparation of written reports. Participate in all CCNS CQI and QA projects. Participate in all audit processes. Participate, as needed, in Agency response to serious incidents Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Masters Degree in Nursing or equivalent. New York State Nurse Practitioner License and Current Registration. Current CPR (BLS), First Aid. DEA registration. ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) Certification Apply for and maintain valid NPI number. Must receive (Medication Administration Training) & become MAT certified within first 6 months of employment. 1 year experience as Nurse Practitioner required. Computer literate with proficiency in statistical software and using electronic health records. Experience supporting programs using the Netsmart myEvolv electronic health record preferred. Excellent oral and communication skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Possess the skills to appropriately assess/de-escalate/intervene in crisis. Demonstrated ability to interact with multicultural staff. Ability to work flexible hours, according to the needs of program operation. Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed. Able to lift 25 lbs. Bilingual Spanish/English speaking preferred. BENEFITS We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually) Medical Dental Vision Retirement Savings with Agency Match Transit Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits. For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA. Apply online: https://us241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ccbq/Posting/View/22465 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $150,000.00 - $168,000.00 per year Work Location: In person