Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

In-person

Schedule:

4-5 days per week | Office closed on weekends and holidays
Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing behavioral health team. This role focuses on providing high-quality mental health care in a friendly, supportive office environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations, including relevant medical history and health assessments based on presenting symptoms
• Identify patient needs and develop differential diagnoses using clinical findings
• Perform waived urine testing
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a supervising physician
• Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
• Provide patient education and appropriate referrals as needed
• Conduct systematic follow-ups and adjust treatment plans to achieve optimal mental health outcomes
• Facilitate patient access to appropriate mental health services using cost-effective care models
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant medical records
• Promote patient safety, advocacy, and quality care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid New York State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Registered NP or PA in good standing
• Active DEA license
• Meets NY Department of Drug and Alcohol Program requirements to perform H&Ps and prescribe medications
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Prior medical office experience preferred

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) years of related clinical experience
• Master's degree
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Required Skills

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Knowledge of healthcare data management systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off