Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT Youth

Job Details

Job Location:

Queensbury-Bay-PCFC - Queensbury, NY 12804

Position Type:
Part Time-Benefited

Salary Range: $84.62 - $96.15 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Category:
Nurse Psychiatry Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Assertive Community Treatment, Youth

New Hire Retention Bonus Available!

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to youth and families enrolled in Youth ACT program
• Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions
• Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff
• Prescribe medications, monitor, and review drug regimen for enrolled individuals
• Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the Youth ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all enrolled individuals
• Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Youth ACT Team, collaborate with county and community partners, and participate in any quality audit and utilization review
• Provide on‑site/community based/home visits, medication evaluations, and reviews for ACT enrolled participants

• Part‑time 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday, weekends, evenings)
• This can be worked 5 days a week with 4‑hour shifts (1‑5pm, 2‑6pm, 3‑7pm) or 2 full days with 1 half‑day that would require afternoon availability to best support client schedules

• Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness
• Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York
• Must possess CPR certification
• Must be able to work independently

• National Provider Identification (NPI) – issued by the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI. Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number – issued by the United States Department of Justice (DEA) to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration
• NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration – issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration
• NYS Medicaid Enrollment – in cases where the prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.