Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Nassau/Suffolk County, New York. 

CHE Behavioral Health Systems is one of the largest providers of psychotherapy and psychiatry services to the residents of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities. We currently operate in over 11 states and are expanding throughout the USA. We offer:

• Fee-for-service option - W2 employed
• Part-time compensation packages starting at $95,000 up to $115,000 + per year.
• Work-life balance with weekday schedules - You pick your own daytime schedule!
• Part-time opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks paid time off: 13 PTO + 7 paid holidays (for full-time employees)
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Steady patient referral flow
• 401k with 25% match on the first 6% of deferrals
• CEU opportunities
• Supportive management team
• No On-Call, Nights, or Weekends

You will be joining: A team of colleagues, Psychologists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers as well as Clinical Leaders who are  committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and professional integrity; a company that welcomes your participation in a 'collaborative' approach to the integration of psychiatric services in multidisciplinary settings; and a professional organization that provides individualized training, ongoing clinical supervision, and professional development workshops in all of our service domains. 

• Additional Duties:• Assess patient’s mental and physical status based on symptoms. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans. • Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered. • Develop and implement treatment plans. • Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately. • Prescribe appropriate medications for physical and mental health issues. Will plan and institute a course of treatment demonstrating knowledge of drug action, interaction, and reactions. Prescribe or recommend controlled medications according to existing core privileges.

Qualifications: 

• MSN-Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner with Post Masters Psych certification PMHNP
• Active state License with DEA or DEA in processLong term Care/Short Term Rehab experience is a plus