Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric

Company: Hillside Children's Center
Location: Rochester
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join an exciting NEW Program! We are offering a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illness in youth participating in our programs.

Responsibilities:

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• Initiate referrals for specialist consultations such as psychological testing or neurological evaluation, as needed.
  
• Collaborate with members of the inter-professional team (e.g. physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrist, school personnel) to discuss treatment plans and progress. Attend and participate in staff and treatment meetings, provide consultation to the treatment team about clinical issues, and participate in agency committees or work groups as deemed appropriate.
  
• Provide education to youth and their families, as well as team members about mental health and medical conditions, health promotion, medications and treatment plans.
  
• Provide psychopharmacology consultation and intervention, including prescription of psychotropic medications. Evaluates the effectiveness of prescribed medication while considering potential side effects.
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing
    
  • NYS NP licensure
    
  • 1 + years of relevant child/adolescent psychiatry experience
    
  • National certification is preferred
    
  • Must have a valid NYS driver's license and meet agency driving requirements
    
    
    Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You'll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us. You'll be so glad you did!
    
    EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

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