Neighborhood Health Center

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

BUFFALO, NYPosted 15 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Neighborhood Health Center

  • Job overview

    The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role at Neighborhood Health Center involves providing high quality behavioral health care to children, adolescents, and adults, impacting patient wellbeing through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role includes assessing and diagnosing behavioral health disorders, prescribing medications, providing individual and group therapy, educating patients and families, and developing treatment plans.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers an annual salary of $115,000 to $120,000, with benefits including medical, dental, life, supplemental insurance, a 403b match, health savings accounts, wellbeing programs, continuing education, paid time off, holidays, and potential tuition reimbursement up to $50,000 for full-time commitment.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have New York State licenses as a registered nurse and Nurse Practitioner, national certification in the field, proficiency in English, and Spanish language skills are preferred.

  • Career development

    The role offers continuing education opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program requiring a two-year commitment, supporting professional growth.

  • Work environment and culture

    Neighborhood Health Center fosters a teamwork-oriented, supportive, and kind work environment, recognized as a finalist in the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition for four years.

  • Company information

    Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest-serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, providing comprehensive primary and integrated healthcare services regardless of ability to pay, and is highly ranked for quality in the region.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is primarily based at the Riverway location, 1569 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers unique tuition reimbursement opportunities due to the center's FQHC status and a supportive, innovative work environment.

Company overview

Neighborhood Health Center is a community-focused healthcare organization that provides comprehensive medical services, including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. They generate revenue through patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government funding, aiming to offer affordable healthcare to underserved populations. Established with a mission to improve community health outcomes, the organization has a history of expanding access to care and addressing social determinants of health. They are known for their patient-centered approach and commitment to quality care, making them a vital resource in the communities they serve.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to emphasize your psychiatric nurse practitioner credentials, including your New York State RN and NP licenses and national certification, as these are critical requirements.

  • Highlight your experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health disorders across all age groups, as well as your skills in medication management and psychotherapy.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Neighborhood Health Center’s official careers page, LinkedIn, and healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current psychiatric or behavioral health staff at Neighborhood Health Center; start conversations by commenting on their posts about mental health initiatives or asking about their experience working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

  • Optimize your resume with keywords from the job description like 'behavioral health,' 'psychiatric assessment,' 'medication management,' and 'individualized treatment plans' to pass ATS screenings effectively.

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