Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT (24616)
Northern Rivers Family of Services·Queensbury, New York
Northern Rivers Family of Services·Queensbury, New York
Provide comprehensive psychiatric services, including medication prescribing and monitoring, for youth and adults in ACT programs. Collaborate with staff and community partners to develop service plans and provide clinical expertise.
Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth and families enrolled in Youth ACT and adults enrolled in our Adult ACT programs 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/Adult ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all enrolled individuals Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Youth and Adult ACT Team, collaborate with county and community partners, and participate in any quality audit and utilization review Provide on-site/community based/home visits, medication evaluations, and reviews for ACT enrolled participants. Education and/or Experience: 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 CPR Certification 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. Qualifications
Must be a fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State with at least one year of experience treating mental illness in youth and adults. Requires CPR certification and the ability to obtain NPI, DEA, and NYS BNE registrations.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New York often reflect steady demand in settings that need licensed NPs who can work across clinical workflows and documentation. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with current BCLS and ATLS certification, plus strong computerized medical recordkeeping skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.
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