Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available! 

The Behavioral Health program and the ACT program are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner out of our Albany and Schenectady, NY Location. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive Psychiatric services to Adults who are enrolled in the ACT program. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Must be able to see children.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to adults enrolled in ACT and Behavioral Health as assigned Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff·Prescribe medications, monitor, and review of drug regimen for ACT enrolled individuals Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all ACT enrolled individuals Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the ACT Team/Behavioral Health, cooperate with the County and participate in any quality audit and utilization review ·Provide on-site/community based/home visits medication evaluations and reviews.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Requires Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must have a minimum of two years working with adults who have Seriously and persistently mentally ill. Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York.

If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services. We’re a family of human service agencies united in our passion to help the children, adults, and families of the Capital Region and beyond. 

Our employees receive a generous time off and health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, flexible work schedule, and much more!