Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
New York, NY, 10001, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- psychiatric nursing
- mental health care
- psychotropic medication management
A Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides trauma-informed outpatient psychiatric care to individuals facing complex life challenges, including serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing psychotropic medications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting integrated recovery-focused treatment plans. This role emphasizes culturally responsive care and coordination with primary care and other support services to promote long-term wellness in underserved communities.
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team providing outpatient mental health services to individuals impacted by complex life circumstances, including involvement with public systems. The organization is committed to advancing recovery, reducing barriers to care, and promoting long-term wellness in underserved communities.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in delivering integrated, trauma-informed psychiatric care in a community-based setting. This position involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and collaborating with a team of clinicians to support individualized treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and follow-up visits for clients across the lifespan.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in alignment with clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to support holistic care.
- Provide education to clients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and medication side effects.
- Respond to urgent client needs and participate in risk assessments.
- Support integrated care efforts, including coordination with primary care and substance use services.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
Requirements:
- Licensed and certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in New York State.
- Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Strong commitment to recovery-oriented, culturally responsive care.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (ranges around $155k-$170k, varies depending on years of experience)
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.
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