Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Mohegan Lake
  • Tandym Group

A School in Westchester County NY is currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their growing team .
About the Opportunity:

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
  • Schedule: M-F
  • Hours: 8a-4p or 9a-5p
  • Patient Population: Students (ages 7-23) with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Responsibilities:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will:
  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, and/or or behavioral disorders.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from the student, family members and/or other professionals.
  • Design, implement, oversee and manage individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary co-lead teams, including Clinicians, Teachers, Nurses, OT, and Direct-Care Supervisors
Qualifications:
  • Must be a PMHNP (Psychiatric, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioner) with a graduate degree (Masters with an APRN i.e. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - with certificate) or a doctorate degree in mental health nursing.
  • Must hold active licenses, and in good standing
Desired Skills:
  • Experience working with those on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities, strongly preferred.
  • Experience handling complex medical, emotional and psychological situations with a holistic view toward achieving sustained improvement, well-being and regulation.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain solid relationships, and work cross-functionally with other disciplines and other areas of the school; team player with excellent problem-solving, decision-making skills and judgement.