Psych Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and

medication management services at Serenity Center.  The PMHNP will work in coordination with outpatient counseling services to

provide psychiatric services to adult and Gereatric clients with behavioral health issues. The PMHNP will work

out of one or more our office sites in the NY Area. Services will initially be office-based, with

the opportunity to grow telehealth services in the future to serve clients at remote locations. The PMHNP will

work in collaboration with a Medical Assistant to coordinate client care, assist with insurance pre-authorization,

and caseload management.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Minimum Required Education:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing

• Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health

Minimum Required Experience:

• At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders

• Ability to work with both adult and geratric populations

Preferred Experience: • 3 years of experience as a psychiatric provider

• Experience in telemedicine

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH)

as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in NY

• A state-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) in NY

• Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in NY

(when state-wide PMP is developed), where direct services will be provided

• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare,

Medicaid, SCHIP)

• Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the

assistance of Provident credentialing staff.

Other Skills Required:

• Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care • Able to document and navigate EHR independently

• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals involved in all aspects of programming

• Serves as a representative displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all

interactions with other team members, clients, grantors, funders,

regulators and members of the general public

• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents. Ability to

write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and

small group situations

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Ability to foster teamwork; train and direct the work of team members and colleagues

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent

decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• None

Working Conditions / Environment:

• Full time equates to 40 working hours per week. Part Time hours TBD.

• Flexibility in setting work schedule, with work hours falling between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm.

• Accessible of 24/7 crisis clinician for clinical consultation.

• Continuously meet minimum required hours of direct services to clients each week, allowing remainder

of work hours for documentation, meetings, trainings, and supervision.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and

sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,

kneel, or crouch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled

hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of a behavioral

health disorders.

• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral

disorders

• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.

• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan,

progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.

• Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.

• Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading

practices into treatment interventions.

• Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical

condition and mental disorders.

• Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when

clinically appropriate.

• Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders,

insurance companies, etc.) as required.

• Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary)

• Respond to client emergencies and be accessible to crisis clinicians

• Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines

for treatment interventions.

• Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.

• Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state

and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion.

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if

requested.

• Follow all procedures and protocols