Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Harlem United
Job overview
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Harlem United provides psychiatric assessment, treatment, and consultation within a community-based health center, focusing on vulnerable individuals with serious mental health and addiction issues.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, treatment planning, collaboration with psychotherapists, progress note documentation, clinical supervision, and participation in quality improvement processes.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Master of Science in Nursing with a post-master’s certificate as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 3-5 years of clinical experience with minority and at-risk communities, proficiency in psychopharmacology, group facilitation skills, and knowledge of DSM-5; bilingual English-Spanish and experience with PLWHA populations are desirable.
Work environment and culture
The position requires teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment serving vulnerable populations, emphasizing collaboration and community health.
Company information
Harlem United is a community health organization providing comprehensive health services including FQHC and behavioral health clinics, focusing on underserved populations in New York City.
Team overview
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works within an interdisciplinary team and reports clinically to the Chief Psychiatrist and administratively to the Director of Clinical Services & Behavioral Health.
Company overview
Harlem United is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare, housing, and supportive services to underserved communities in New York City, particularly in Harlem. They generate revenue through government grants, private donations, and fundraising events. Founded in 1988 during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, Harlem United initially focused on providing care to those affected by the epidemic but has since expanded its services to include primary care, mental health support, and housing assistance. Their mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the resources they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and risk assessments, highlighting your ability to work within interdisciplinary teams in community health settings like FQHCs.
Showcase your proficiency in psychopharmacology, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, and crisis intervention skills, especially with vulnerable populations facing chronic mental health and addiction issues.
Apply to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role through Harlem United’s corporate career site, LinkedIn, and relevant healthcare job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with Harlem United’s Behavioral Health or Clinical Services team members on LinkedIn, initiating conversations by referencing their commitment to serving minority and at-risk communities or asking about their experiences with the Medication Assisted Treatment programs.
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