Join Optum's Psychiatry Services in Syracuse, NY, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, where you'll treat diverse mental health conditions and support patients through therapy and medication management. Be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare for all.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment to assigned new patients or coverage for existing patients
Establish appropriate clinical diagnosis and update as needed
Provide ongoing E/M medication management services to assigned caseload of patients
Maintain schedule according to established productivity guidelines
Provide referrals to community resources as appropriate
Discharge clients as clinically indicated
Review client charts for accuracy and completeness
Complete required documentation in a timely manner
Participate with the multidisciplinary team in treatment planning and case assignment
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external colleagues
Participate in periodic trainings
Required Qualifications
MSN or DNP
Clear, active and unrestricted RN license and APRN license in the state of practice
Prescriptive Authority in the state of New York
Ability to be successfully added to all insurance panels
Eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of psychiatric nursing experience
Experience with medication management
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness in a psychiatric care environment
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution