[Hiring] Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner @Mensana Center

Role Description

In your capacity as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide patient treatment services consistent with your scope of practice as a licensed and board-certified PMHNP, applicable laws, and the Company’s clinical policies and procedures. Duties include:

• Timely documentation of all clinical services, including patient records, treatment notes, and any additional documentation required for billing, compliance, or credentialing purposes.
• Effective coordination with therapists, clients, and administrative staff to ensure that services are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license and registration as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State.
• Board certified as PMHNP with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Candidates with fewer than 3,600 hours of practice will be required to maintain a collaborative agreement with a supervising psychiatrist, consistent with New York State law.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric/behavioral health preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate care across a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and empathy.
• Proficiency with EHR systems (Practice Fusion or AdvancedMD preferred), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and behavioral health care regulations.
• Completion of New York State–mandated infection control and child abuse identification training (if applicable).

Requirements

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.
• Prescribe and manage medications consistent with the scope of practice, New York State laws, and company policies.
• Maintain DEA registration and abide by DEA and state laws for prescribing controlled substances.
• Deliver psychotherapy or supportive counseling interventions when appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all clinical encounters in the EHR.
• Maintain treatment notes, medication records, progress reports, and all documentation required for billing, compliance, and credentialing.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, state and federal laws, and internal clinical policies.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance initiatives, and chart reviews as required.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with administrative staff to coordinate scheduling, follow-ups, and patient communication.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding medication management and treatment-related questions.
• Facilitate intake processes as needed, ensuring completeness of required documentation before services begin.
• Partner with therapists, medical staff, and administrative personnel to support effective caseload management and patient care delivery.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communicate important updates and reminders regarding patient care, documentation deadlines, and scheduling changes.

Benefits

• $85 per patient hour (commensurate with experience).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays as outlined in the company handbook).
• Health insurance assistance (as outlined in the company handbook).
• Continuing education support (as applicable).