Schedule: Either Full-Time or Part-Time; In-Person Coverage Required a Minimum of 3 Days per Week

Salary:

• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP): Starting at $140,000

Agency Overview:

This organization is one of the larger social service agencies in New York City, with Federal Qualified Health Center/Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Centers, OASAS licensed sites, and mobile health units. They provide empathic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction services at low or no cost, often to clients with severe mental illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and multiple chronic medical conditions.

They strive to promote inclusive and effective cross-cultural work with clients, co-workers, and community partners. The agency actively recruits and maintains a diverse staff across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report to the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services and work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Healthcare Operations.
• Oversee all psychiatric care at the shelter, including coordinating with Embedded Nursing staff for medication administration.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred for assessment of psychiatric conditions or for entitlements and housing.
• Provide psychiatric follow-up care, including psychopharmacology and supportive psychotherapy, and adhere to agency policy on health screening and laboratory monitoring.
• Provide crisis intervention and assessment as needed.
• Collaborate with on-site nurses and serve as a liaison to external psychiatric and medical providers as necessary.
• Complete documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings at the shelter and provide case consultation to interdisciplinary staff such as case managers.
• Attend bimonthly group supervision with fellow providers and Healthcare Department Meetings.
• Be willing to participate in education and training to deliver care via telepsychiatry as needed.
• Engage in the agency’s quality assurance process as requested by the Medical Director.
• May supervise medical students or residents as arranged with the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services.

Qualifications:

• New York State Medical License and Registration
• Board certification in Psychiatry
• In-Person Coverage required a minimum of 3 days per week

Experience:

• Experience working with the homeless population is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Licenses: Buprenorphine waiver preferred.
• Communication: Excellent oral, written, and listening skills required.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and coordinate schedules effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interface with clients and all levels of staff.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Additional Requirement:

All newly hired staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.