Hybrid Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Overview

• The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner delivers compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care in a hybrid work environment, combining remote and on-site responsibilities.
• Provide evidence-based psychiatric services to diverse populations, including children and adults, in community clinic settings.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure the delivery of integrated and exceptional care.
• Support new psychiatric practitioners and students through clinical orientation and mentorship programs.
• Participate in training and supervising psychiatric nurse practitioner students and newly graduated NPPs.
• Engage in community partnerships to address health disparities and celebrate community strengths.
• Stay updated with evidence-based practices to ensure the application of psychiatric best practices.
• Contribute to administrative and leadership initiatives to streamline program operations.
• Provide psychiatric support at clinical programs, including prescription coverage and consultations.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, clarify diagnoses, and recommend treatment options for clients.
• Provide medication management and discharge planning for individuals in clinical programs.
• Support psychiatric best practices and assist with clinical orientation for new hires.
• Mentor psychiatric nurse practitioner students and provide coverage for clinical programs as needed.
• Offer case consultations and establish escalation pathways for clinical programs.
• Deliver supervision via remote platforms and ensure effective use of electronic health records.
• Participate in temporary assignments at clinical programs with psychiatric vacancies.
• Provide client education on mental health strategies for recovery and progress review.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance health outcomes and address disparities.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements

• Active New York State Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license and DEA certification.
• Approved PECOS and OPRA status in New York State required.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience providing psychiatric care across diverse diagnoses and demographic groups.
• Comfort supervising students and newly graduated practitioners in clinical settings.
• Ability to work two days on-site and three days remotely in a hybrid model.
• Spanish-speaking proficiency preferred for bilingual client support.
• Commitment to culturally affirming, person-centered care approaches.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for effective program support.