Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Treatment Program

Job Details:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a well-trained Nurse Practitioner to join the Addiction Treatment programs at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, which is part of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). The ideal candidate will have a record of clinical accomplishments in the treatment of patients with substance use disorder, and will provide services to adults, including triage, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up care, prescribing, and individual counseling and group treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include reviewing patients' medication records to determine the appropriateness of the existing medication regimen. The successful candidate should also have an interest in advancing their knowledge and skills in addiction treatment.

Training/License:

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification in psychiatry or medicine, and a valid New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.

Facility Info:

The Addictions Treatment programs at MidHudson Regional Hospital include inpatient detox and rehabilitation services, outpatient treatment and recovery programs, and referral services for Emergency Department patients. These offerings are part of the Department of Psychiatry at WMCHealth, which has been a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services for the Hudson Valley for more than 90 years. Our network’s renowned medical services, combined with strong clinical leadership from the Department of Psychiatry at New York Medical College, keep WMCHealth at the forefront of meeting the needs of those affected by mental illness and substance abuse. For more information, visitwww.WMCHealth.org.

About Us:

Poughkeepsie is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, an area surrounded by beautiful mountains as well as the Hudson River, offering an abundance of outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. Designated as a National Heritage Area, the valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture and a burgeoning food and farmer’s market scene. The Hudson Valley also boasts excellent public and private schools with a vibrant higher education culture, as the home to several notable institutions such as Vassar College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, Bard College and the Culinary Institute of America, among others.

Additional Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation time, CME, and malpractice insurance An academic appointment to New York Medical College, if appropriate Collaboration with and support of an integrated team of Behavioral Health professionals Being an integral part of the development to the dynamic and cutting edge Tele-psychiatry program.

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on eight campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley.

To Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, contact Nicole White, Advanced Clinical Recruiter by email at [email protected]

Other:

Advanced Physician Services (APS) is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement