Job description

CoveCare Center (Formerly Putnam Family & Community Services, Inc.), a private non-profit agency providing mental health and substance use treatment services in Putnam County, NY.

CoveCare Center is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We offer you more than just a “job”. We focus on the professional development of our staff to advance the capabilities of our people. We offer a wide variety of experience to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. We offer an inclusive, welcoming diverse environment and mutual respect. We offer flexible schedules and focus on a work life balance for the well being of all our staff members.

CoveCare Center takes an innovative and compassionate approach to counseling and wellness management. What sets us apart is our focus on the whole person and our individualized approach to healing and recovery. At CoveCare we empower clients to manage their symptoms and make the changes necessary to live healthy lives. We do this in an environment that is safe and affordable. Our Mission…is to partner with individuals, families, and the community to foster hope, wellness, and recovery, and to restore quality of life by addressing mental health needs, substance use and social and emotional issues.

CoveCare Center has a Full time opening for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. We are seeking an individual that shares our vision of partnering with individuals, families and the community to foster hope, wellness and recovery.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, medication and education for those individuals who require further assessment and/or medication to assist in alleviating symptoms related to mental health difficulties. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner also consults with other staff regarding specific issues that impact on treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric evaluation for applicants whose diagnosis requires clarification and/or who need to be assessed for psychotropic medication;
• Provides substance use assessments and for applicants who’s diagnosis would benefit from MAT.
• Provides education about any medication prescribed and administers parenteral medication and supervises the use of any psychotropic medication:
• Coordinates the use of psychotropic medications with the applicants’ physician whenever the applicants have a co-existing physical condition;
• Engages in consultation with other staff regarding diagnostic and treatment issues as needed;
• Completes CPL 730 examinations for the court as requested;
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed;
• Provides psychiatric evaluations and medication supervision for inmates at the Putnam County Correctional Facility;
• Dispenses samples of medication as deemed appropriate;
• Provides Nurse Practitioners with supervision as specified in the collaborative agreements;
• Completes evaluations for Social Security, VESID, Putnam County DSS and the judicial system as requested and with the cooperation of the applicant;
• Attends staff development training seminars on current practices as directed by Chief Medical Officer;
• Undertakes related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited school with a residency in child, adolescent, or adult psychiatry and board eligibility in either child, adolescent or adult psychiatry. At least one year of experience working with mentally ill adults and children. Current licensure by the New York State Education Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration is also required. Must have basic computer literacy and excellent verbal and written skills.

CoveCare Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. Our benefits include excellent paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, short term, and long-term disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan with an employer match. All benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carmel, NY 10512: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• adolescent or adult psychiatry: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• DEA Certification (Required)
• NYS Drug Enforcement Administration License (Required)
• Suboxone waiver (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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