Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for initial psychiatric evaluation;
• Prescribes and monitors appropriate medications for patients within the facility.
• Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.
• Documentation of patient visits and progress that are accurate and timely;
• Consistent communication with clinical staff to ensure continuum of care and appropriateness for level of care;
• Responsible for the education of clients in the area of psychopharmacology, medication assisted therapies;
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations as well as issues related to their diagnoses;

Compensation: $75 - $90 per hour

Requirements

• New York State Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Active NP and RN registrations with NYSED
• DEA certified to prescribe medication
• Valid NPI number
• Own Transportation Required
• Experience with Medication Assistant Treatment strongly preferred

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• A generous employee contribution towards your benefits
• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
• Company funded Retirement Plan
• 401k option to further save for retirement
• Flexible Savings Account offering pretax savings advantage for your uncovered medical and child care expense
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Company funded life and short-term disability insurance
• 40% Maria College Tuition Discount for eligible degree programs
• Discounted CASAC certification programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program