Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerSun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team supporting the Beacon Health Center site located in the Beacon, NY.
A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric clinical services for patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.
Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:
Consult with MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW on patients via eCW, telephone encounter, and/or with patient visitsConsult with MD/Psychiatrist on medication management, via eCW, telephone encounter, and/or visit with patient as needed to address BH concernsProvide clinical care (medication management/psych evaluations) for patients to support efforts to achieve care plan goals, in support of ongoing care by MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW, with referral back to ongoing care with clinical teamParticipate in case conferencing and high-risk meetings with LCSW/MD/Psychiatrist and care teamsApproval of treatment plans for patients in BH care at Sun RiverParticipate in efforts to support Sun River's primary care and BH integration effortsEnsure appropriate transitions of care with external providers, PCP, hospitals, etc.
Respond to Sun River clinical teams for crisis interventionInterviews, diagnoses and evaluates patients referred for psychiatric assessmentParticipates as a team member in conferences concerned with diagnosis and treatment planningWrites reports and documentation as requiredConsults with other mental health and medical provider staff regarding treatment of patientsPrescribes psychotropic medication as needed and monitors its effectivenessProvides in-service training to professional and paraprofessional staffReviews case records to monitor quality of careMust demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients servedMust demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life spanMust be able to identify and categorize each patient's agespecific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patientsMust be familiar with the process of diagnosing and treating patients with substance use disorder and make appropriate referrals when necessaryMinimum Education Requirement:Master's DegreeMinimum Licensure:Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and CPR/BLSRequired Skills & Knowledge:Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education).
Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred.
Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Job type
Part-timeHourly rate:$81.91
- $85.87 / hourlyAbout Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC net