Clinical Nurse Practitioner - (psych Nurse Practitioner) - Yaphank Jail

Suffolk County Government

Yaphank, NY, United States
$74,124; not specified; health insurance, pension,...
On-site
Psychiatric assessments
Psychotropic medication management
Crisis intervention services
The Suffolk County Government is seeking a Clinical Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry for the Behavioral Health Unit at the Yaphank Correctional Facility. The role involves conducting psychiatric assessments, managing psychotropic medications, and participating in an interdisciplinary treatment team

Job Summary

  • Complete psychiatric assessments of patients, including mental status examinations, to determine diagnoses, assess service needs, and prescribe psychotropic medication as appropriate.
  • Provide psychotropic medication management to existing patients and crisis intervention services as needed.
  • Participate as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and provide consultation/education to other staff as appropriate.

Matching Summary

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The Suffolk County Government is seeking a Clinical Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry for the Behavioral Health Unit at the Yaphank Correctional Facility. The role involves conducting psychiatric assessments, managing psychotropic medications, and participating in an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Salary

$74,124; Not specified; Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Time Off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychiatric assessments
  • Psychotropic medication management
  • Crisis intervention services
  • Interdisciplinary treatment team participation
  • Electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Motivational interviewing skills
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Consultation and education to staff
  • Community organization consultation

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatry
  • 1 year of clinical practice as a certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry
  • License to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry in New York State

Work Rights

Not specified

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