Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available! 

The Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive Psychiatric services to adults and youth who are enrolled in our outpatient clinic program and a 28-person caseload of youth enrolled in our Youth ACT program.  This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Must be able to see children.

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth enrolled in Youth ACT and adults and youth enrolled in our Behavioral Health Clinic as assigned

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 ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all Youth ACT enrolled individuals

Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Youth ACT Team/Behavioral Health, cooperate with the County and participate in any quality audit and utilization review

Provide on-site/community based/home visits medication evaluations and reviews for Youth ACT enrolled participants.

Education and/or Experience:

Requires Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.

Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York.

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 client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family 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 other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.