Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Onsite

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Elmira MH Clinic

FT (40 hours per week)

Schedule: M-F, one day onsite at the Elmira MH Clinic, rest of the hours are remote Location: Elmira, NY 14901

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides direct, patient-centered care in a behavioral health setting, specializing in the treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. This role is responsible for conducting assessments, establishing diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and managing medications in compliance with NYS OASAS and OMH regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and physical assessments, including health history and diagnostic evaluation
• Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders, including co-occurring conditions
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage medications, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Monitor patient progress, medication effectiveness, and side effects
• Provide patient education and follow-up care instructions
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and Medical Director to coordinate care
• Participate in case reviews and team meetings
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation using electronic medical records
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, and adherence to all regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Active NYS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license and Registered Nurse license
• DEA license required
• Prior experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment preferred
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Work Environment & Expectations

• Office-based, team-oriented setting
• Must be able to manage a fast-paced environment and prioritize patient care needs
• May work with high-acuity or crisis patients
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and substance-free workplace

This job description is intended to provide a description of essential job functions that are used in order to assess employee performance. It is not an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Prescribing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Medical documentation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Patient assessment: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• DEA Certificate (Required)
• PMHNP (Required)

Work Location: In person