Supervising Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Nursing
Psychiatry, Healthcare Nursing
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Supervising Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerFull Time Professional Buffalo, NY, US
9 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $ To $ Annually
ABOUT JFSFor more than 150 years, Jewish Family Services of Western New York has been committed to providing high quality services to all in need in the interest of helping to "repair the world." Our services are guided by the essential connection between mental well-being, physical wellness, and positive self-worth. Our reputation is the result of our exceptional staff. In addition to offering competitive compensation and truly exceptional benefits, we are committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all employees are able to contribute their best.
OURVALUES Be a Mensch:
We are ethical, kind, and admirable. We assume good intent and act with integrity. We are thoughtful and deliberative in how we support our clients, each other, and the community. "Choose generosity over judgment—every time" Be Purpose-Built:
We create spaces and programs that respect clients’ individuality and opens access. We strive to meet the individual where they’re at and give them the tools to be successful Be Resolute:
We work with tenacity to identify problems, seek out solutions, and get things done. Even small steps forward are acts of resilience. SUMMARY
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide comprehensive mental health services to patients of all ages, helping them navigate complex psychiatric conditions, and improve their quality of life. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis of mental health conditions, and the development of individualized treatment plans. The PMHNP will prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, carefully monitoring patients for effectiveness and potential side effects.
They also provide brief psychotherapy and counseling, offering support to individuals, families, or groups dealing with mental health challenges. The PMHNP will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensures holistic care, while maintaining thorough documentation in compliance with healthcare standards. Additionally, the PMHNP will stay current with emerging best practices through ongoing professional development and education.
A representative summary of tasks to be performed is provided below. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the mission, values, and operating principles of Jewish Family Services.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations through office and telehealth visits, including patient history, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, considering patient needs, preferences, and goals, often in collaboration with clinical counseling staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
- Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling as appropriate.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
- Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal ideation and acute distress.
- Make appropriate referrals to other specialists or support services as needed.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
- Participate in case reviews, peer consultations, and professional development activities.
- Review and approve treatment plans of clinical counseling staff.
- Establish and maintain a culture that is recovery oriented, person-centered, and grounded in trauma informed care.
- Provide education to clinical counseling staff on psychiatric diagnosis and…
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