Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant Job in Brooklyn, NY

A health services network in New York is actively seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their growing Psychiatric team at one of their Queens sites!

Responsibilities:

The Psych Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate patients' mental health and psychiatric conditions
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders
Provide individual and group psychotherapy
Educate patients and their families about psychiatric disorders, treatment options, medication side effects, and strategies for managing symptoms and improving overall mental health
Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, setting specific goals and interventions to address their mental health needs
Assess and manage psychiatric crises, including suicide risk assessments and interventions for patients in acute distress
Monitor patients' progress through regular follow-up appointments, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Provide education and training to nursing staff, medical students, and other healthcare professionals on mental health topics

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