Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

At Family Services, we are actively supporting our community's mental health. The diverse team of Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner’s (PMHNP) work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at our eight Behavioral Health Centers in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Offering person-centered and community-informed support to anyone seeking to make a positive change in their lives, no matter their background. If you are interested in supporting everyone's right to thrive apply and let's start a conversation.

Position: Seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (PMHNP/NPP) to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health Team in the Hudson Valley.

Reports To: Medical Director, Associate Medical Director

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Permanent

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm or 9:30am-6:30pm, with one late day 10am-7pm, 40 hours per week

Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 day remote telehealth

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 annually

Salaries are based on education, experience, licensure, and board certification.

Position Overview:

• The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (PMHNP/NPP) will provide psychiatric care to clients in a community mental health setting.
• The Nurse Practitioner functions with wide latitude to exercise independent professional judgment.
• Nurse Practitioner’s act as resources of information for other employees of the agency.
• Clinical supervision is received from the Medical Director while administrative supervision is received from the Center Director.

Position Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (PMHNP/NPP) by the New York State Education Department required.
• Master’s degree nursing with psychiatric profession required.
• Must be board certified.
• 3+ years’ experience preferred.
• Currently credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid preferred.

Board Certification Requirement:

A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (PMHNP/NPP) will have a board certification form one of the following.

• ANCC
• American Academy of NP
• AACN
• National Cert of Nursing
• NPCC

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (3 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
• Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
• Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Family Services Behavioral Health Centers are eligible for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) through the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). This is a program where an employee’s student loan repayment funds are provided in exchange for a commitment to work at a STAR LRP approved facility for a certain number of years.
• Additional opportunities for Student Loan Repayment programs.

Position Requirements:

• Render psychiatric and neurological diagnostic services for clients, utilizing the contributions of mental health professionals.
• Participates in the intake and screening process of patients.
• Provides medication management.
• Works to ensure continuity of service.
• Provides referral information to alternate placement facilities.
• Reviews intake and treatment plans and signs the record as required by regulations.
• Participates in in-service training.
• Participates in information-educational community activities to further community knowledge in the detection and prevention of psychiatric
  disorders.
• Act as a resource person for other staff in the areas of medicine, psychiatry, and neurology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Thorough professional knowledge of the practice of
  psychiatry.
• Good knowledge of current psychiatric treatments and trends.
• Ability to supervise and instruct staff members.
• Ability to develop good community relations.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and supportive working relationships with all members of the clinical and clerical staff.
• Inform Center/Clinic Director of relevant clinical and administrative issues.
• Actively support program goals and system improvements/changes.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating patient condition and making decisions on an appropriate course of treatment.
• Ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
  position.

We welcome the unique contributions from our team when it comes to culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, and expression, nation of origin, languages spoken, color, religion, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Our Mission:

Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger safer Hudson Valley.

Our Values:

Compassion – Extending empathy and understanding to others.

Integrity – Being honest and dependable.

Hope – Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge.

Diversity – Promoting a vision of community comprised of wide-ranging assets.

Respect – Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement.

Community – Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives.

Justice – Promoting social and economic equity and fairness.

Quality – Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.

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Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.