Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (ACT)

Job DetailsJob LocationACT Team - New York, NYPosition TypePart-TimeSalary Range$115.00 - $135.00 HourlyJob ShiftFlexibleDescriptionOrganization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.Program Description: The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is a unique and nontraditional licensed outpatient psychiatric clinic for individuals who have demonstrated a high service need with multiple hospitalizations, emergency room visits and difficulty maintaining stability in the community. ACT is a nationally recognized model and an evidence-based practice. The ACT Team serves the Upper West Side, Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.Purpose of Position: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering direct and comprehensive psychiatric care for the ACT team clients which includes prescribing medications and completing psychiatric evaluations.Schedule: 14 hoursweek. Flexible.Hourly Rate: $115.00 - $135.00Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties1) Psychiatric Provide psychiatric treatment to 34 clientsConduct monthly psychiatric sessions with each clientPrescribe medication when appropriateComplete psychiatric evaluations as neededAssess psychiatric and medical status of clientsComplete required paperwork following program guidelinesCommunicate with clients' families about their needs and progressServe as liaison to other service providersVisit clients in residential facilities, on the street and in other locationsBe available by telephone after hours an on weekends to assist the team with urgent client interventions2. Medication management Communicate with RN, Pharmacies and Insurance carriers about client prescriptionsDocument client medications3) Participate as an ACT team member Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs to upgrade skills and knowledgeAttend supervision meetings to review client progress and case management strategiesWork collaboratively with ACT team staff in a team case management model.4) Other duties as required QualificationsEducational Requirements Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the NYS Education DepartmentExperience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill populationDriver's License preferredSkills, Knowledge and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsFlexible and team orientedCreative, enthusiastic, and skilled in working with hard to engage clientsComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be: Able to work in the Microsoft Office Suite, should especially be proficient in Word and OutlookAble to use or learn to use AWARDS databaseAble to use or learn other electronic databases, programs, and funder-related software as neededPhysical Requirements Walking; Climbing stairs occasionallyWork Environment Field WorkGoddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are equal opportunity employers and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Created: 2025-02-24