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Tandym Group

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Tandym Group, Mohegan Lake, New York, United States, 10547


A

School

in

Westchester County NY

is currently seeking a

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

(PMHNP) to join their growing

team .

About the Opportunity:Start Date:

ASAPAssignment Length:

Ongoing (Contract to Hire)Schedule:

M-FHours:

8a-4p or 9a-5pPatient Population:

Students (ages 7-23) with Intellectual Developmental DisabilitiesResponsibilities:

The

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

will:

Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, and/or or behavioral disorders.Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from the student, family members and/or other professionals.Design, implement, oversee and manage individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary co-lead teams, including Clinicians, Teachers, Nurses, OT, and Direct-Care SupervisorsQualifications:

Must be a PMHNP (Psychiatric, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioner) with a graduate degree (Masters with an APRN i.e. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - with certificate) or a doctorate degree in mental health nursing.Must hold active licenses, and in good standingDesired Skills:

Experience working with those on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities, strongly preferred.Experience handling complex medical, emotional and psychological situations with a holistic view toward achieving sustained improvement, well-being and regulation.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain solid relationships, and work cross-functionally with other disciplines and other areas of the school; team player with excellent problem-solving, decision-making skills and judgement.