About the position
We are seeking a well-trained Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Psychiatry of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). This position is based out of Kingston, NY, and the ideal candidate will have a track record of clinical accomplishments in the treatment of patients with serious mental illness. The Nurse Practitioner will provide services to children and adolescents, which includes triage, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up care, prescribing, and individual counseling and group treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include reviewing patients' medication records to determine the appropriateness of the existing medication regimen. This is an employed position through WMC Advanced Physician Services, which is a subsidiary professional corporation of WMCHealth. The WMCHealth Behavioral Health Center (BHC) is a freestanding facility operating a 97-bed inpatient psychiatric program for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as comprehensive outpatient mental health services. In addition to receiving patients directly from WMC's Emergency Medical Services Department, BHC is also a major transfer center for patients requiring psychiatric hospitalization from across the Lower Hudson Valley. WMC Advanced Physician Services PC (APS) employs doctors and mid-level clinicians working in WMCHealth's hospital-based and community-based clinical programs, including at Mid-Hudson Regional. WMCHealth has been a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services for the Hudson Valley for more than 90 years. We offer a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient, community, and emergency care for individuals and families. World-renowned medical services provided by Westchester Medical Center, Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, and Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley (HAHV), combined with strong clinical leadership from the Department of Psychiatry at New York Medical College, keep WMCHealth at the forefront of meeting the needs of those affected by mental illness and substance abuse. Westchester County features a diversity of urban, suburban, and rural areas. The County links the New York City metropolitan to the Lower Hudson Valley, a region surrounded by beautiful mountains and offering an abundance of outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. Designated as a National Heritage Area, the valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture, and a burgeoning food and farmer's market scene. The Hudson Valley also boasts excellent public and private schools with a vibrant higher education culture, as the home to several notable institutions such as Vassar College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, Bard College, and the Culinary Institute of America, among others.
Responsibilities
- Provide triage, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up care, prescribing, and individual counseling and group treatment for children and adolescents.
- Review patients' medication records to determine the appropriateness of the existing medication regimen.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Behavioral Health professionals.
- Participate in the treatment planning and implementation for patients with serious mental illness.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing.
- Nurse Practitioner certification in Psychiatry.
- Valid New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in treating children and adolescents with mental health issues.
- Familiarity with integrated behavioral health services.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- CME (Continuing Medical Education)
- Malpractice insurance
- Academic appointment to New York Medical College, if appropriate
- Collaboration with an integrated team of Behavioral Health professionals.
