Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Nurse-Psychiatric NP in Schenectady, New York
Nurse-Psychiatric NP
Job Details
Job Location
Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$176,000.00 - $187,200.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Nurse
Description
Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!
The Behavioral Health program and the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a shared role working between our Schenectady NY location and our Rensselaer NY location. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive Psychiatric services to adults and youth who are enrolled in our outpatient clinic program and a 28-person caseload of youth enrolled in our Youth ACT program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Must be able to see children.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth enrolled in Youth ACT and adults and youth enrolled in our Behavioral Health Clinic as assigned
Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions
Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff
Prescribe medications, monitor, and review of drug regimen for enrolled individuals
Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the Youth ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all Youth ACT enrolled individuals
Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Youth ACT Team/Behavioral Health, cooperate with the County and participate in any quality audit and utilization review
Provide on-site/community based/home visits medication evaluations and reviews for Youth ACT enrolled participants.
Education and/or Experience:
Requires Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.
Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York.
You Have, or are willing to get:
National Provider Identification (NPI)- issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI. Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians.
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)number – issued by the United States Department of Justice Department DEA to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribecontrolledsubstances. DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration.
NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE)registration –issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribecontrolledsubstances. NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration.
NYS Medicaid Enrollment- in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.