Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Manager

About Us:

Forge Health is a mission-driven outpatient mental health and substance use provider dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and effective “one-stop-shop” care to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the first and only behavioral healthcare provider with a proven, national payer-validated ability to drive clinical outcomes that span all areas of health, Forge Health is leading the charge in driving innovation, improving care delivery, and shaping the future of behavioral health care.

At Forge, clinical care is paramount – it is the heartbeat of our operations and the driving force in everything we do. The skill and compassion of our staff are the crucial components to extraordinary experiences and outcomes for those we serve. With our current clinical footprint in the greater Northeast, we have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts- and we are growing For the third consecutive year, were thrilled to share that Forge Health has been recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America– a remarkable honor that is a testament to our team's relentless commitment to our mission.

If you are passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for individuals in need through an innovative practice, then Forge is the right fit for you

Who we are looking for:

Forge Health is seeking a licensed full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Manager to join our growing multidisciplinary team. Forge Health’s clinical team is a group of mental health and substance use treatment professionals specializing in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals in a variety of settings. Forge Health encourages a collaborative culture with hands on leadership. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, we are seeking skilled professionals of the highest caliber that share our commitment to provide state-of-the-art psychiatric services.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Manager works under the supervision of the Chief of Integrated Care & Psychiatric Services and is responsible for the delivery of psychiatric care in the Forge Health facilities located in New York and New Jersey (North). In this role, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Manager will have a unique opportunity to provide direct clinical care and supervise all medical staff (nurse practitioners) in these facilities, ensuring that the care they provide is of the highest quality and compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Manager will also have an important role in the development and implementation of novel clinical services in their region.

What you will be doing:

Program Development and Supervision

• As senior member of the clinical team, establishes a close working relationship with their medical staff.
• Ensures that the medical staff complies with all relevant Forge Health policies as well as all administrative requirements for clinical documentation and billing.
• Provides ongoing clinical supervision to the medical team, including facilitating regular case conferences and being available for curbside consultations.
• Identifies, develops, evaluates, and implements new evidence-based treatment modalities of the highest-quality that supports the needs of the populations we serve to promote health and wellness while also promoting growth of the program and the brand.
• Partners with senior leadership to develop training and programming to deliver high quality and effective psychiatric, substance use, IOP and OP services.
• Partners with senior leadership to develop and implement integrated behavioral health programs in partnership with other medical specialties.
• Partners with the senior leadership to develop training and education programs for local and regional partners.
• Creates programs and initiatives that address social/economic/health inequalities using Population Health tools and strategies for the communities that we serve.
• Completes Quality Assurance activities.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Establishes and modifies medical treatment plans.
• Conducts psychiatric examinations and prescribes pharmacotherapy and/or psychotherapy.
• Administers and interprets screenings and tests.
• Participates in staff conferences and recommends appropriate treatment approaches.
• Assists in developing and organizing a program of clinical treatment.
• Directs case conferences. Serves as a consultant to other clinic staff.
• Assists through consultation in establishing psychiatric programs and policies.
• Prepares psychiatric reports, if requested.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Maintain all necessary logs required for administrative tracking.
• Complete relevant state-required work for clients on your caseload.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team assigned to the client and participate in case management meetings.
• Communicate with family members, attorneys, EAPS, doctors, or other outside resources, as needed, within provision of consent to release documents, and document all communications.
• May be consulted with for matters related to documents of a potentially legal nature like releases of information, contracting for safety, etc.
• Provide crisis intervention and other functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Nurse Practitioner license in NY and/or NJ, with Psychiatric Certification required
• 2+ years of leadership experience in providing clinical and administrative supervision to other mental health providers.
• Must possess Prescriptive Authority
• Competent at diagnosing and treating the full range of psychiatric conditions in the Outpatient setting.
• Additional training in addiction psychiatry is preferred but not required.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license may be required.

Why Forge?

The opportunity:

Our team refuses to compromise on integrity, and we look for talented, driven hard workers who hold the same passion for the pursuit of high quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that we do. Our collective passion is driven and embodied by our core values:

• Fulfilling: Our work creates lives that are complete and self-actualized, enabling stronger families and communities – and a therapeutic community rewarded by success
• Optimistic: Our passionate positivity and empathy overcome setbacks and get you to your goals, scientifically and humanely
• Reciprocal: Without mutual trust and commitment, there can be no progress
• Grateful: We profoundly recognize and appreciate the trust of our patients and the commitment of our clinicians
• Evidence-Based: We are committed to measurable outcomes, which provide confidence to our patients and creates a standard of care for ourselves and others

The package:

At Forge, our people are our greatest asset. We’re collaborative, empathetic, and passionate. We learn from our mistakes, we carve out time to breathe, and we are celebrated for our wins. In short, we know that we can’t do what we do without you So, we designed a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that reflects our appreciation of our people:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Comprehensive paid time off package
• Annual time off to volunteer
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allocations
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision package
• Annual subscription to a leading meditation app
• An environment that fosters professional development including financing for advanced licensure and certifications
• Internal supervision opportunities
• Dedicated, motivated team and chance to be part of a highly ambitious medical startup
• Modern, elegant, and high-end work environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We give equal consideration to all applicants when filling positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, genetic information, marital status, and/or any other status not related to an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties. All employment practices will be carried out in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We will also fully comply with regulations and requirements set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA amendments Act (ADAAA). We will not discriminate against applicants or other individuals with real or perceived disabilities. When needed, we will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified candidates so that they are able to perform the essential functions of the position.