Overview

Provides direct psychiatric evaluation, medical health assessment and intervention to clients admitted to Behavioral Health programs. Provides medication management and assessment on an ongoing basis. Provides consultation and education to other agencies and disciplines, including other VNS Health services. Assists in the overall management of the Behavioral Health program. Acts as a key resource in providing clinical and operational guidance and support to assigned teams and other staff to achieve and enhance team outcomes. Provides advanced nursing clinical care for clients in accordance with current State and Federal rules and regulations for nurse practitioner scope of practice and national standards of care, and specific program regulations/contract requirements. Works under general direction.

What We Provide

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement 
• Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities  
• Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals
  
  

What You Will Do

• Performs psychiatric evaluations of identified clients.
• Assesses current administrative processes and clinical protocols; identifies opportunities for improvement relating to quality and cost while maintaining adherence to compliance and nursing standards of care.
• Provides medication management, ongoing assessment, and supportive counseling according to program requirements.
• Evaluates need for physical evaluations and/or medical services and make referrals, as indicated.
• Provides full scope of advanced nursing practice for targeted client populations. Evaluates client responses to therapy and interventions. Ensures revision of the inter-professional plan of care as necessary to achieve quality outcomes.
• Consults with other mental health providers and community agencies, including other VNS Health department/programs, as well as members of the Behavioral Health program, regarding individual clients.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences for the Behavioral Health program.
• Maintains client records in compliance with VNS Health, state, city and federal requirements.
• Evaluates clients for psychiatric hospitalization, as necessary.
• Provides clinical supervision and direction to Behavioral Health program staff, including on-site observation of direct patient care and participation as needed in direct care. Participates with Behavioral Health program staff and other appropriate VNS Health staff in the development and implementation of in-service trainings.
• Collaborates with program management to ensure the provision of the highest quality behavioral health services to clients. Participates in the formulation and update of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals.
• Encourages clients and/or family members to participate in the services they have chosen to include in their treatment plan.
• Participates in VNS Health and community programs and education, as requested.
• Assists program management and any related staff in the prevention, identification, and resolution of client crises.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

License and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State requiredBoard Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within one year in role requiredDEA license requiredValid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.

Education

Master's Degree of Science in Nursing, or other graduate degree from a nurse practitioner educational program registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for NP licensure. requiredMaster's Degree Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or any other specialized PMHNP degree. required

Work Experience

Minimum of three years of clinical experience in treating clients in a behavioral health setting requiredFor Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC): Minimum of one years’ experience in a substance use treatment setting , evaluating patients with substance use disorders & prescribing medications for addiction treatment. Familiarity with OASAS regulations is a plus. requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredStrong computer literacy, including use of electronic systems for clinical record keeping requiredBilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Pay Range

USD $64.88 - USD $87.00 /Hr.

About Us

VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.