Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company: Cayuga Counseling Services Inc
Location: Auburn
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Purpose of the Job: This position is responsible for diagnosing, prescribing medication, providing ongoing treatment, monitoring medication side effects, and participating in the treatement process clients in an outpatient clinic licensed and regulated by the New York Office of Mental Health. Essential Functions: (All functions are essential unless noted otherwise) Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours. The scope of services inlcudes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services. Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders. Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the regulations and scope of practice. Collaborate with therapists, medical director, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, and outcome measures. Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary. Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating trauma informed and best practices into treatment interventions. Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders. Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client's conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate. Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.)as required. Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary). Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions. Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients. Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations. Submits billing documents in a timely fashion. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested. Actively participate in all agency and department education, training and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures. Performs other resonable duties within the scope of practice as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner must be a licensed NPP in New York State. In addition, the NPP must hold a current and valid DEA license to prescribe medication. The candidate must be cleared by the Office of Mental Health, Office of Medicaid Inspector General and the Statewide Central Database as well as any other Agency required clearances. The Psychiatric NP must have a minimum of 2 years of practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Excellent benefit package including: 3 weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year; 48 hours of wellness time annually (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used any time you feel you need some time for yourself. 96 hours of sick time annually, (accruing 8 hours per month) Sabbatical: After 5 years of service you are eligible for 4 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF that does not go against your other PTO; 10 paid holidays off per year one floating holiday; Agency sponsored life and dental insurance for employees, family plans are also available 6 different health inusrance plans to choose from to fit your needs Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Keywords: Cayuga Counseling Services Inc, Rochester , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Auburn, New York