Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Part‑time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner responsible for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and brief psychotherapy for youth aged 16‑25 in Covenant House New York’s Residential Programs.

• Assess patients to determine whether psychotropic or other medications are needed; prescribe as needed and determine follow‑up plans with patients (and others on the clinical team as needed and agreed to by patient).
• Demonstrate expert diagnostic skills, clinical judgment, and decision‑making skills reflecting ability to manage patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures as they relate to the mental health department.
• Provide outpatient clinical care consisting of initial evaluations, medication management, brief psychotherapy and psychoeducation, and follow‑up sessions to patients.
• Treat records, correspondence and related items with utmost security and document according to regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Health Clinic staff to determine the care/needs of the resident/patient.
• Provide accurate documentation in electronic health records in a standard period.
• Submit notes in electronic health records for Medicaid and Managed Care billing purposes.
• Consult with agencies from which the patient has been discharged for referral to transitional living, continued mental health care, court dispositions, and other appropriate community agencies.
• Contribute to and help cultivate and promote an inspiring culture for the Mental Health programs.
• Contribute to and help lead initiatives derived to achieve articulated strategic goals for the Mental Health program.
• Demonstrate and maintain the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed.

• Covenant House New York is credentialed with Medicaid and Managed Care Insurance companies; this position will require being credentialed as such, which requires a NPI and DEA number.
• A valid medical degree and current medical license is required.
• Board eligible or Board certification required – if Board eligible, will work towards obtaining board certification within the first 18 months of employment.
• Strong clinical and/or counseling skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication as well as presentation skills.
• Interest in working collaboratively with all departments at Covenant House, as needed, required.
• Familiarity with and/or interest in evidence‑based clinical models preferred.
• Extensive experience in counseling youth who live with mental illness and/or trauma required.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including diplomacy and the ability to keep confidential information.
• Significant experience and interest in managing multiple social media accounts.
• Experience playing a support role in professional events coordination.
• Ability to work in close proximity to and with other teams in meeting deadlines.
• Dedicated to the mission of Covenant House New York.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance
• Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire
• PTO includes three weeks of vacation in the first year, ten holidays, 13 sick days, five personal days, and birthday days off
• 403b with employer contribution after 12 months

Pay range: 99.65 - 99.65 USD per hour (New York, NY)