PT Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in New York, New York at Proactive MD

People are the company’s greatest resource, which is why caring for patients and keeping them healthy is so important. Proactive MD offers a comprehensive health management solution that extends well beyond the clinic walls. By engaging patients and offering them a personal relationship with a primary care provider, we can deliver measurably better outcomes, making people happier, healthier, and more productive while significantly lowering overall medical costs. We put patients’ health first because amazing care yields amazing results.

Find out more at proactive.md/our-why.

Part Time: 2 days a week (1-day in person/1-day virtual care) (days flexible) Hours: 8:30a-5:30p

JOB SUMMARY
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) provides behavioral health evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management services within Proactive MD employer-sponsored health centers. This role functions as part of an integrated care model focused on improving access to behavioral healthcare while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of patients.

The provider collaborates closely with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, patient advocates, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver evidence-based behavioral healthcare in a patient-centered outpatient environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform psychiatric and behavioral health assessments
• Diagnose and manage common behavioral health conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with state regulations and scope of practice
• Provide follow-up care and ongoing medication management
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and supervising/collaborating physicians as required
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, therapists, and care teams
• Support behavioral health integration within primary care workflows
• Educate patients regarding medications, treatment expectations, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Participate in quality improvement activities and clinical team meetings
• Identify and appropriately escalate psychiatric crises or safety concerns
• Support organizational initiatives related to patient access, quality, and behavioral health outcomes

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
PMHNP Candidates - Required Qualifications
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training program
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
• Successful completion of national board certification examination through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Active unrestricted APRN license in applicable state(s)
• DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority as applicable

PMHNP Candidates - Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, collaborative care, or primary care behavioral health
• Minimum of 2 years psychiatric or behavioral health experience

PA Candidates - Required Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification
• Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry
• Active unrestricted PA license in applicable state(s)
• DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority as applicable

PA Candidates - Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years psychiatric or behavioral health experience
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry, integrated behavioral health, collaborative care, or primary care behavioral health

Preferred Qualifications (PMHNP & PA candidates)
• Experience with employer-sponsored healthcare, population health, or value-based care models
• Experience with telehealth behavioral health services
• Familiarity with integrated behavioral health workflows

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Strong psychiatric assessment and medication management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
• Understanding of integrated behavioral health and population health principles
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Proactive MD is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, amnesty status, or veteran status applicable to state and federal laws.