About the Opportunity
Our client is a federally qualified health center in Brooklyn, NY that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services to underserved communities. They are actively seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Bay Ridge. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive medical evaluations for patients seeking psychiatric care, as well as collaborating with the treatment team to ensure an integrated approach to mental healthcare. Your expertise in both psychiatric and medical evaluations will be crucial in providing the highest quality care to our client’s patients in men’s shelters.
The annual base salary range is $135,000 to $185,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medical evaluations for new and existing patients, including obtaining medical history, reviewing current medications, and assessing physical health and vital signs
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients, integrating medical and psychiatric findings to develop holistic care plans
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care, especially for patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications when necessary, taking into account potential interactions with patients’ existing medical conditions and medications
- Educate patients and their families about the relationship between mental and physical health, the importance of medication adherence, and strategies for improving overall well-being
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) that document medical and psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management
- Make referrals to medical specialists and collaborate with them to address medical issues that may be contributing to psychiatric symptoms
- Stay current with medical and psychiatric guidelines, research, and best practices to provide the most up-to-date and evidence-based care
Job Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Strong clinical assessment skills, including medical and psychiatric evaluations, and the ability to work with patients who have diverse needs
- Knowledge of mental health treatment modalities, psychopharmacology, and medical conditions that commonly co-occur with psychiatric disorders
- ACT Team experience preferred but not required
