Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works within an interdisciplinary team providing affordable health care services for the underserved within a community-based health center. This position must be able to work well in a team oriented environment and have experience working with vulnerable individuals experiencing serious and chronic mental health and addiction issues.

Essential Job Functions

• Initial and follow up psychiatric evaluations/assessments
• Comprehensive mental status exams and risk assessments
• Provides monitoring and follow-up of all referrals.
• Prescribes psychotropic medication and manages psychotropic treatment as needed for enrolled clients.
• Provide crisis intervention as directed.
• Discusses and creates Treatment Plans with clients.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Education and Certification

• Master of Science in Nursing and a post-master’s certificate with license to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• MAT certified
• Active DEA
• 3-5 years of clinical, psychopharmacology and direct service provision with minority communities, communities at risk and families affected by HIV/AIDS, mental illness and substance abuse.
• Working experience with group facilitation, psychopathology/psychotherapy, and differential diagnosis.
• Intermediate to advance knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Experience working with PLWHA population and social service systems in New York City.