Hillside Family of Agencies
Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric - Steuben & Chemung County Youth ACT
Hillside Family of Agencies, Bath, New York, United States
Job Title
Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric – Steuben & Chemung County Youth ACT
Company Hillside Family of Agencies
Location Bath, NY (Steuben & Chemung Counties), with flexibility for Upstate NY residents; some in-person meetings required; mileage reimbursed.
Job Summary Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic psychiatric illness in youth/individuals receiving health care services. Role may include virtual and in-person work. Requires 30 target hours per week on Monday‑Friday with on‑call availability.
Sign‑On Bonus $5,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time (30+ hours) NPP.
Essential Job Functions
Analyze and evaluate patient histories, symptoms, physical and mental behavior, or diagnostic test findings to develop appropriate diagnosis or extent of mental disorder.
Initiate referrals for neurological and other specialist consultations, including psychological testing.
Collaborate and consult with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed medication while considering potential negative side effects.
Recommend modifications to the treatment plan, as appropriate.
Provide psychopharmacology consultation and recommend patient intervention(s), including prescription of psychotropic and relevant pediatric medications.
Provide consultation to the treatment team about clinical issues.
Provide patients, family members, and staff with information needed to promote physical and mental health conditions, including medications and treatment plans, as well as to reduce risk factors and prevent disease or disability.
Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed documentation and progress notes in the patient medical records.
Understand and adhere to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards and Hillside policies, including but not limited to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards, and Hillside policies, including but not limited to, Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), Council on Accreditation (COA) and New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Apply and maintain county based Director of Community Services (DCS) Designee status Pursuant to Sections 9.37 and 9.45 of NYS Mental Hygiene Law, as assigned.
Provide 24/7 remote on‑call coverage for an assigned group of patients, as assigned and scheduled.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
Special Requirements
Active, unrestricted RN license in NYS required.
Active, unrestricted NYS Nurse Practitioner license with a specialty in psychiatric nursing required.
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and recertification annually.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental health disorders.
Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Consideration for the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Demonstrate the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends.
Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours), standing (up to 1 hour), walking (up to 2.5 hours), driving (up to 8 hours), continuous balancing (up to 8 hours).
Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours).
Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10‑15 lbs. on a daily basis.
Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10‑100 ft., 10‑15 lbs. on a daily basis.
Manual dexterity required, including frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1‑2.5 hrs).
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals.
Protective clothing or equipment required: closed‑toed shoes; protective shields, universal precaution PPE, gloves for toileting and food preparation.
Ability to change positions as needed.
Pay Range $100,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year for a 30 hours/week position.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Company Hillside Family of Agencies
Location Bath, NY (Steuben & Chemung Counties), with flexibility for Upstate NY residents; some in-person meetings required; mileage reimbursed.
Job Summary Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic psychiatric illness in youth/individuals receiving health care services. Role may include virtual and in-person work. Requires 30 target hours per week on Monday‑Friday with on‑call availability.
Sign‑On Bonus $5,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time (30+ hours) NPP.
Essential Job Functions
Analyze and evaluate patient histories, symptoms, physical and mental behavior, or diagnostic test findings to develop appropriate diagnosis or extent of mental disorder.
Initiate referrals for neurological and other specialist consultations, including psychological testing.
Collaborate and consult with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed medication while considering potential negative side effects.
Recommend modifications to the treatment plan, as appropriate.
Provide psychopharmacology consultation and recommend patient intervention(s), including prescription of psychotropic and relevant pediatric medications.
Provide consultation to the treatment team about clinical issues.
Provide patients, family members, and staff with information needed to promote physical and mental health conditions, including medications and treatment plans, as well as to reduce risk factors and prevent disease or disability.
Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed documentation and progress notes in the patient medical records.
Understand and adhere to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards and Hillside policies, including but not limited to all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards, and Hillside policies, including but not limited to, Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), Council on Accreditation (COA) and New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Apply and maintain county based Director of Community Services (DCS) Designee status Pursuant to Sections 9.37 and 9.45 of NYS Mental Hygiene Law, as assigned.
Provide 24/7 remote on‑call coverage for an assigned group of patients, as assigned and scheduled.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
Special Requirements
Active, unrestricted RN license in NYS required.
Active, unrestricted NYS Nurse Practitioner license with a specialty in psychiatric nursing required.
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and recertification annually.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental health disorders.
Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Consideration for the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Demonstrate the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends.
Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours), standing (up to 1 hour), walking (up to 2.5 hours), driving (up to 8 hours), continuous balancing (up to 8 hours).
Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours).
Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10‑15 lbs. on a daily basis.
Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10‑100 ft., 10‑15 lbs. on a daily basis.
Manual dexterity required, including frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1‑2.5 hrs).
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals.
Protective clothing or equipment required: closed‑toed shoes; protective shields, universal precaution PPE, gloves for toileting and food preparation.
Ability to change positions as needed.
Pay Range $100,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year for a 30 hours/week position.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Individual and Family Services
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