Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse responsible for comprehensive outpatient services and management in behavioral health. As an independent clinical provider and utilizing the clinical team as a resource, the NP provides expert clinical care to a designated population of patients providing services but not limited to:

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that includes assessing current psychiatric symptoms and past psychiatric history, the psychosocial and physical health status, evaluation of mental status, current and past history of violence, suicidal or self-harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, and social and developmental history.
2. Documents any psychiatric, behavioral, substance abuse and active medical problems on the
3. Problem List and Comprehensive Treatment Plan as per policy
4. Develops a differential diagnosis derived from the collection and synthesis of assessment data.
5. Consults with other members of the interdisciplinary team to determine, evaluate, and plan treatment goals/objectives,
6. Updates and completes the Treatment Plan Review as needed after the completion of the
7. Comprehensive Treatment Plan and/or whenever there is a significant change in the patient's condition or treatment.
8. Records patient's status and progress of care rendered, and plan for future care and therapeutic interventions appropriate to the patient's needs.
9. Counsels and guides patients, their families, and/or significant others relating to physical health, psychiatric treatment, and progress,
10. Request appropriate laboratory tests within established protocols, and interprets findings of relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests.
11. Prescribes and adjusts medication within established protocols, and follows such medication(s) interventions as appropriate
12. Manages psychiatric emergencies by determining the level of risk and initiating and coordinating effective emergency care.
13. Serves as team leader in psychiatric crisis situations.
14. Ensures that a patient Behavioral/Safety Plan is in place for all patients, and that team members are aware of and consider patient preferences in responding to a crisis.
15. Consults with the physician, as appropriate, for evaluation of findings of the psychiatric and health screening in order to make prospective decisions about treatment.
16. Ensures the timely and appropriate management of a patient's medical problems by communicating with patient's PCP
17. Participate in the different training/In-services conducted by the department or the facility/network.
18. Participate in the different QA issues in the department/facility (i.e.: Peer Review, etc.)
19. Complete patient correspondence (i.e.: forms or letters upon request).
20. Fosters good Customer Service in daily activities when dealing with patients, parents, (significant others).
21. Maintains Patient Safety and Infection Control techniques.
22. Follows corporate & hospital regulations, policies, & procedures.
23. Addresses patients, visitors and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner.
24. Maintains a professional working relationship with other health care professionals.
25. Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner.
26. Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate action to eliminate hazards and prevent recurrences.
27. Work to provide comprehensive, personalized care for all New Yorkers and commit to providing a person-centered care environment while exemplifying ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) values.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):
1. Psychiatric-Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support ( BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited program.
3. Active professional license as a NP in the state of New York.
4. Board certification or board eligibility in appropriate clinical specialty.
5. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:

Personal computer, telephone, fax, copier, Medical devices used in the course of training, i.e. glucometer, blood pressure equipment, etc.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

Epic EMR, Microsoft Outlook I Office Suite



YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

>3600 hours of experience in direct patient care is preferred but not required.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:

An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
• Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential of $1,878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

For NP (PC/BH) ONLY: An annual assignment differential ranging from $10,000 up to $25,000 if assigned to a Behavioral Health department AND regularly working evenings/nights

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB #: MOR-02112025-33598

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