Sun River Health
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County.
Sun River Health is currently seeking Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team supporting our Health Center site located in the Riverhead, NY.
A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric clinical services for patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Consult with MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW on patients via eCW, telephone encounter, and/or with patient visits Consult with MD/Psychiatrist on medication management, via eCW, telephone encounter, and/or visit with patient as needed to address BH concerns Provide clinical care (medication management/psych evaluations) for patients to support efforts to achieve care plan goals, in support of ongoing care by MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW, with referral back to ongoing care with clinical team Participate in case conferencing and high-risk meetings with LCSW/MD/Psychiatrist and care teams Approval of treatment plans for patients in BH care at Sun River Participate in efforts to support Sun River’s primary care and BH integration efforts Ensure appropriate transitions of care with external providers, PCP, hospitals, etc. Respond to Sun River clinical teams for crisis intervention Interviews, diagnoses and evaluates patients referred for psychiatric assessment Participates as a team member in conferences concerned with diagnosis and treatment planning Writes reports and documentation as required Consults with other mental health and medical provider staff regarding treatment of patients Prescribes psychotropic medication as needed and monitors its effectiveness Provides in-service training to professional and paraprofessional staff Reviews case records to monitor quality of care Must demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age–specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients Must be familiar with the process of diagnosing and treating patients with substance use disorder and make appropriate referrals when necessary Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement: Master's Degree Minimum Licensure: Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and CPR/BLS Required Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers. Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education) Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction. Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred About Sun River Health
Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy. Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances. Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options. Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues. Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team. Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity. Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
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Consult with MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW on patients via eCW, telephone encounter, and/or with patient visits Consult with MD/Psychiatrist on medication management, via eCW, telephone encounter, and/or visit with patient as needed to address BH concerns Provide clinical care (medication management/psych evaluations) for patients to support efforts to achieve care plan goals, in support of ongoing care by MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW, with referral back to ongoing care with clinical team Participate in case conferencing and high-risk meetings with LCSW/MD/Psychiatrist and care teams Approval of treatment plans for patients in BH care at Sun River Participate in efforts to support Sun River’s primary care and BH integration efforts Ensure appropriate transitions of care with external providers, PCP, hospitals, etc. Respond to Sun River clinical teams for crisis intervention Interviews, diagnoses and evaluates patients referred for psychiatric assessment Participates as a team member in conferences concerned with diagnosis and treatment planning Writes reports and documentation as required Consults with other mental health and medical provider staff regarding treatment of patients Prescribes psychotropic medication as needed and monitors its effectiveness Provides in-service training to professional and paraprofessional staff Reviews case records to monitor quality of care Must demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age–specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients Must be familiar with the process of diagnosing and treating patients with substance use disorder and make appropriate referrals when necessary Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement: Master's Degree Minimum Licensure: Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and CPR/BLS Required Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers. Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education) Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction. Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred About Sun River Health
Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy. Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances. Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options. Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues. Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team. Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity. Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
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