Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) : Job Details

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Bronx Nathaniel ACT team, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing evidence-based, community-based mental health treatment to young adults with serious mental illnesses. As a key member of the team, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical services, including psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and medication management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with young adults with co-occurring substance use disorders and limited social support, and will possess excellent written and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, community-based setting and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need. Our team is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, and we welcome applicants who share our passion for delivering exceptional care.Shift Hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSalary: The salary for this role $166,000 per yearLocation Address: 424 East 147th St, Bronx, NY 10455. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have flexibility to complete their work day from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.What you will be doing:

• Conducts initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and monthly psychiatric assessments in the community;
• Prescribes medications through e-prescribing function of agency's electronic health record, educates consumers about their medications and side effects, and monitors consumers' response to prescribed medications;
• Coordinates consumers' medication management needs with the YA ACT nurse, including ordering blood work and/or toxicology testing when indicated, managing prior authorizations for medications, administering injectable medications when needed;
• Completes and signs assessments, progress notes, incident reports, and other required documentations in accordance to the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) guidelines, and Medicaid billing standards and regulations;
• Coordinates care with family and other community service providers or collaterals including, but not limited to: hospitals, housing providers, shelter staff, criminal justice personnel, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), and primary health care providers;
• Participates in team meetings and clinical meetings to collaborate and discuss clinical issues and clients' needs with other team members;
• Uses motivational interviewing, developmentally and culturally appropriate, recovery oriented, and trauma-informed approaches when delivering services;
• Any other duties are required by the senior executive staff

What we are looking for:

• Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the NYS Education Department;
• Extensive experience working with young adults (ages 18 to 25) with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse, who may also be justice-involved, homeless, with limited social support;
• Excellent written and communication skills;

Preferred skills but not required:

• Bilingual Spanish speaking.

Benefits:CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program
• Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for. CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM35 Hours Per Week