Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner of BestResponse Intensive Crisis Center

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner of Best Response Intensive Crisis Center

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Starting Pay: $80.00-$84.00. Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

Schedule:

Full Time and Part Time Available. Day/Weekend Shift, Evening/Weekend, Overnight, and Overnight/Weekend Shifts Available

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assess the need for medications targeting specific symptoms of psychosis and other co-morbid conditions such as depressed mood and anxiety.

* Systematically manage and monitor dose changes and side effects in order to ensure the safety and tolerability of these medications.

* Will provide ongoing diagnostic assessment.

* Will provide psycho-education regarding diagnosis and medications for participants and family members.

* Will coordinate with clinical team to ensure quality care.

* Works with the Program Director to monitor the clinical status and treatment response of each served individual.

* Conducts assessments which include psychiatric history, illness course, treatment response, MSE, and arrive at I through V diagnoses and share results with team.

* Directs psychopharmacologic and medical treatment and collaborates with the team nurse in assessing client physical health.

* Assists in providing education to clients regarding their illness, response to treatment, and possible side effects of medications.

* Oversees and signs treatment plans and participates in treatment planning process.

* Ensures appropriate coordination of care with client PMD's.

* Makes recommendations for specialty care.

* With other team members, provides support, education, and counseling to family members to help in the understanding of mental illness.

* Provides management and/or consultation in crisis situations.

* May be required to submit written reports and/or verbal testimony and presentation of opinion in legal proceedings.

* Completes all trainings required by the agency.

* Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Valid NYS licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

* 2 years of experience working with children & families preferred.

* Experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.

* Ability to work successfully in a team setting and fast paced environment.

* Excellent communication skills.

Location

* Best Response Intensive Crisis Center: 430 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY 14201