Outpatient Psychiatry APP

Job Summary

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health team. This part-time, hospital-employed position is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful mental health care in a supportive, patient-centered outpatient clinic. You’ll work collaboratively with psychiatrist, psychologist, and other behavioral health professionals to deliver high-quality care. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care as needed
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and medications
• Opportunity to see both adult and child/adolescent populations
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, social workers, and primary care providers
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• 3 days per week
• Must be on site
• Must have MHNP Certification
• Must have geriatric experience

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:    

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program OR certification from an accredited NP program OR completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to meet and maintain credentialing requirements and hospital priviledges.
• Knowledge and competency in a wide range of clinical areas. 
• Familiar with EHR/EMR software.   

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:    

• Current NYS Nurse Practitioner licenses OR Current NYS license as a Physician Assistant with prescription privileges.
• Current BCLS, ACLS certifications.

PREFERRED:

• Active ANCC certification in relevant specialty

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 

Job Details

Req Id  96428 
Department  PSYCHIATRIC UNIT 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked  8.50
FTE 0.6 
Work Schedule  NP / PA
Employee Status A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)  
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $69,000-$96,000