Psych Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

SUNY Upstateis seeking a highly skilled and motivated PsychiatricNurse Practitioner to join ournew Behavioral and Mental Health Initiative providing support to our Pediatric and Adolescent Psych After Hours program at SUNY Upstate Nappi Wellness Institute.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing medical management and psychotherapy services to a diverse and often at-risk patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for patient registration and scheduling.
• Providing expert level clinical care & coordination of care via a full range of services that will improve quality of patient care.
• Assess, planning, prescribing and evaluation interventions,and arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, referring physicians, and all members of the health care team.

As an APP, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.

• Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner in specialty area of Psychiatric
• Current NYS Licensure or Registration as a Psychiatric NP
• Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
• Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire)
• AHA/ARC CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Prior experience in a Psychiatry setting and American Nurses Association Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Evening, Nights, Weekend Shifts.

Position has both a Full-time and Part-time Opportunity.

**Position offers a competitive annual base salary and is eligible for shift differential. Shift Differential ranges from 10%- 20% of annual salary and percentage is based on time of shift worked.**

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:

• Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits.
• Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.

Recruitment Office:
Human Resources