Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT (23145)

Northern Rivers Family Of Services

Job Location:

Queensbury, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 176000 - 187220

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Assertive Community Treatment

New Hire Retention Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!

Our adult and youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to adults and youth who are enrolled in our Youth and Adult ACT programs. This position is full-time 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth and families enrolled in Youth ACT and adults enrolled in our Adult ACT programs
Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions
Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff
Prescribe medications monitor and review of drug regimen for enrolled individuals
Participate in quality assurance activities consult with the Youth/Adult ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all enrolled individuals
Provide clinical expertise consultation and technical assistance to the Youth and Adult ACT Team collaborate with county and community partners and participate in any quality audit and utilization review
Provide on-site/community based/home visits medication evaluations and reviews for ACT enrolled participants.

Education and/or Experience:

Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.
Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitionerin the State of New York
CPR Certification
Must be able to work independently

You Have or are willing to get:

National Provider Identification (NPI) - issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI. Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians.
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number issued by the United States Department of Justice Department DEA to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration.
NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration.
NYS Medicaid Enrollment - in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years.

Benefits

Health care package: medical dental and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Northern Rivers empowers children adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Required Experience:

DescriptionPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Assertive Community TreatmentNew Hire Retention Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!Our adult and youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for providing comprehensiv...