Nurse Practitioner Full-timeA

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jackson Heights NYWhen you join the CCBQ Team you will have an impact on the lives of many. For over 125 years Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children youth adults seniors and those struggling with mental illness. Our Clinics are community-based which offer a professional and welcoming environment for both clients and staff. The Clinics provide psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological therapy as well as individual group family therapy crisis intervention medication management case management and collateral sessions. Our staff members follow an approach to health care that emphasizes wellness recovery trauma-informed care and physical-behavioral health integration. Why you will enjoy being part of our team:1. Competitive Salaries and Benefits2. Educational Loan Forgiveness3. Professional Development (CMEs)4. High Quality Supervision5. Opportunities for AdvancementSTATEMENT OF THE JOBUnder an affiliation of a physician the Nurse Practitioner provides services within the scope of his/her license/certification and according to the professional standards of his/her discipline. The Nurse Practitioner will meet CCNS requirements for qualitative and quantitative contacts with clients. Including medical evaluations conducting groups related to wellness and self -management provides psychoeducation to improve participants understanding and management of specific the appropriateness of the existing medication regimen through review of the medication record and consultation with the client and staff to prescribe and/or administer medication including injectable and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT Services); monitors the effects of the medication on the clients mental and physical health including measuring weight height and blood pressure for clients ages 5 and older for clients who participate in treatment within the agencys substance abuse programs and mental health clinics. Document prescriptions interventions weight height and blood pressure upon every -up on referrals made on behalf of the participant and respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner recognizing the need for effective collaboration to insure the highest levels of service in the development of new service initiatives including research analysis and preparation of written in all CCNS CQI and QA and maintain paperwork for special programs such as City funded childrens immunization and flu and/or oversee supervision of staff and graduate collaboratively with the Psychiatrist and treatment team. Functions as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team maintain Degree in Nursing or equivalentNew York State Nurse Practitioner License and Current Registration1 year experience as Nurse Practitioner requiredCurrent CPR (BLS) First AidDEA registrationANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) CertificationApply for and maintain valid NPI numberMust receive (Medication Administration Training) & become MAT certified within first 3 months of employmentPossess the skills to appropriately assess/de-escalate/intervene in crisisAbility to work flexible hours according to the needs of program Spanish/English; Russian/English; Creole/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually) Medical Dental Vision Retirement Savings with Agency Match Transit * Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Training Series and other additional voluntary more information on our organization please visit our website at: EOE/ Online: