Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (P/T) NonProfit Manhattan

Salary: $96,000 per year...plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See additional Benefit information below.Schedule: 21 hours per week (0.6FTE).SUMMARY OF POSITIONUnder a collaborative agreement and practice protocol with a licensed psychiatrist, in compliance with NYS Education Law 6902(3) and NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) clinic regulations, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services to individuals across the lifespan, including adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. In this role, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may serve as primary psychiatric provider for assigned caseloads under the supervisory structure defined by OMH guidelines. This position serves clients under the auspices of the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and OMH, delivering culturally competent, trauma-informed, and person-centered care within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of AHRC NYCs integrated behavioral health continuum, including Article 31/MHOTRS services and specialized residential and community-based treatment programs serving individuals with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities and serious mental illness.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Care * Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments for individuals of all ages with IDD and mental health conditions. * Manages treatment for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), treatment-resistant conditions, and complex comorbid medical and behavioral presentations. * Provides psychiatric consultation regarding polypharmacy, metabolic monitoring, and psychotropic risk mitigation in individuals with IDD. * Performs medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based practices and regulatory guidelines. * Develops and implements individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. * Provides crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency services as needed. * Conducts follow-up assessments and monitors treatment progress, adjusting interventions as clinically indicated. * Delivers psychoeducation to patients, families, and caregivers regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management. * Conducts risk assessments using validated screening tools and contributes to interim safety planning as part of the intake and crisis workflow. * Participates in the development of individualized risk mitigation plans particularly for individuals with IDD, including plans related to self-harm, elopement, and aggression.Specialized Population Care * Demonstrates expertise in serving individuals with IDD, including understanding of dual diagnosis considerations. * Adapts assessment and treatment approaches to accommodate cognitive abilities, communication needs, and behavioral presentations. * Collaborates with behavioral support coordinators, direct support professionals, and family members to ensure comprehensive care coordination. * Understands and applies person-centered planning principles in all clinical interactions.Administrative Compliance * Maintains accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in electronic medical records in accordance with OPWDD, OMH, and organizational standards. * Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, patient rights, and quality assurance requirements. * Contributes to development and monitoring of quality metrics (e.g., hospitalization rates, medication adherence, metabolic monitoring, safety incidents). * Participates in OMH and OPWDD reporting, audits, a