Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Non-Profit - Manhattan & Bronx

• Part-time

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do.

Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

AHRC New York City is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their Family Clinical programs in Manhattan and the Bronx

Compensation Package
:$96,000 per year...plus a very generous and comprehensive Benefit package. See additional Benefit information below.

Schedule: 21 hours per week.....three days per week.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under a collaborative agreement and practice protocol with a licensed psychiatrist, in compliance with NYS Education Law §6902(3) and NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) clinic regulations, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services to individuals across the lifespan, including adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. In this role, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may serve as primary psychiatric provider for assigned caseloads under the supervisory structure defined by OMH guidelines.

This position serves clients under the auspices of the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and OMH, delivering culturally competent, trauma-informed, and person-centered care within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of AHRC NYC’s integrated behavioral health continuum, including Article 31/MHOTRS services and specialized residential and community-based treatment programs serving individuals with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities and serious mental illness.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care

• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments for individuals of all ages with IDD and mental health conditions.
• Manages treatment for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), treatment-resistant conditions, and complex comorbid medical and behavioral presentations.
• Provides psychiatric consultation regarding polypharmacy, metabolic monitoring, and psychotropic risk mitigation in individuals with IDD.
• Performs medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provides crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency services as needed.
• Conducts follow-up assessments and monitors treatment progress, adjusting interventions as clinically indicated.
• Delivers psychoeducation to patients, families, and caregivers regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
• Conducts risk assessments using validated screening tools and contributes to interim safety planning as part of the intake and crisis workflow.
• Participates in the development of individualized risk mitigation plans particularly for individuals with IDD, including plans related to self-harm, elopement, and aggression.

Specialized Population…