Psych Nurse Practitioner Youth ACT
Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. · Cheektowaga, NY, US
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About the Role
The Youth ACT team provides mental health services to youth and families at risk of higher levels of care, aiming for safety and stabilization. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management for youth and families in community and home settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management to youth and adults receiving services in outpatient clinical services programs.
- Review and sign client treatment plans.
- Provide consultation to agency staff regarding client treatment.
- Participate in group supervision and case review meetings.
- Complete progress notes for client services following appropriate Current Procedural Terminology.
- Provide information necessary for the proper dispensing of medication at home and school.
- Communicate medication, behavioral, or primary health concerns of a child to parents and the child’s therapist.
- Document concerns in the child’s chart and monitor monthly.
- Participate in program committees such as Special Incident Review, Case Conferences, and Consumer Advisory.
- Review laboratory test results and discuss concerns with the nurse if necessary.
- Collaborate with mental health therapists regarding behavioral health concerns and outcomes.
- Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
- Show respect and courtesy in all interactions and communication.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Support and communicate with supervisor and coworkers cooperatively.
- Incorporate the Agency mission, values, and philosophy in decisions, behaviors, and actions.
- Demonstrate initiative and serve as a role model within the program.
- Maintain and submit all required documents and comply with the Vehicle Safety and Usage Policy.
- Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment, and acceptance of diversity in all interactions.
- Participate and contribute to the program Quality Improvement process.
Requirements
- Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner from a recognized accredited school.
- Current NYS registration.
- Board Certified in Psychiatry.
- Two years’ experience with children and families required.
- Ability to relate well to children and other staff members.
- Valid NYS driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Skills
- Medication management
- Treatment planning
- Collaboration
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Sensitivity
- Fair treatment
- Acceptance of diversity
Location
- Community settings
- Home settings
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two years’ experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is preferred
Education Level
- Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner from a recognized accredited school
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000-$175,000 annually based on experience
About the Company
- Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics.
- In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity
- Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics.
- Complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.