Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients within a large community health center treating the underserved. This position will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with mental health and emotional disorders, providing individual and group therapy, and prescribing medication when necessary.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
- Offer individual and group therapy to patients
- Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
- Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
- Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care
- Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders
- Participate in community outreach and education
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
- Valid New York licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- 1 year of experience in a clinical setting preferred
Benefits Include but not limited too:
• Medical/Dental Insurance;
• Short-and-Long-Term Disability;
• Generous Paid Vacations
• Holiday Leave
• Paid Sick Leave