Nurse Practitioner

Richmond Hill, NY, US

Salary Range: $80.00 To $90.00 Hourly

Job Description

Position: Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant/Psychiatrist

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant/Psychiatrist provides medical and psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and ongoing clinical care to individuals served across Outreach Development Corporation’s continuum of behavioral health and substance use disorder programs. This provider works collaboratively with the Medical Directors, program leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure high-quality, integrated, and person-centered care.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations for individuals receiving services at the CCBHC located in Richmond Hill, Queens.

• Provide initial physical examinations and ongoing medical follow-up as clinically indicated.

• Prescribe, monitor, and manage medications in accordance with New York State regulations, agency policy, and program licensure requirements.

• Collaborate with Medical Directors and other prescribing providers regarding diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.

• Administer and manage medications as permitted under applicable program licenses and regulatory standards.

• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary staff regarding client diagnosis, treatment needs, and the impact of medications on functioning.

• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and clinical consultations as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including diagnoses, progress notes, medication records, and treatment plan reviews, within the agency’s electronic health record (EHR).

• Provide clinical consultation and on-call coverage as assigned to support continuity of care.

• Ensure compliance with I-STOP, DEA, OASAS, OMH, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and seek opportunities to enhance healthcare delivery through professional development and external collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant or Psychiatrist and currently registered as such by the New York State Education Department.

• At least one year of experience in behavioral health disorders is preferred.

• Must maintain own malpractice insurance.

• Bilingual preferred.

Position Status:

Part-Time, In-Person Consultant; Richmond Hill, Queens location