Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT Adult

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 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Assertive Community Treatment, Adult

New Hire Retention Bonus Available!

This position is part-time (20 hours per week) and responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to adults enrolled in our Adult ACT program.

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to adults enrolled in the Adult ACT program.
• Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions.
• Participate in formal and informal training and education for staff.
• Prescribe medications, monitor, and review drug regimens for enrolled individuals.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the Adult ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans.
• Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Adult ACT Team; collaborate with county and community partners; participate in 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).
• Options include 5 days a week with 4-hour shifts (12-4pm, 1-5pm, 2-6pm, 3-7pm) or 2 full days with 1 half day.

• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.
• Fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to work independently.

• National Provider Identification (NPI) issued by CMS.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number, renewed every three years.
• NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration, renewed every two years.
• NYS Medicaid Enrollment for prescribing to Medicaid-enrolled clients, revalidated 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.

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our clients’ lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

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.