Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

* Deliver services across multiple Argus programs, including outpatient clinics, residential treatment settings, and rehabilitation programs.

* Provide telehealth/telepsychiatry services to clients across sites, including supporting clients at one location while physically based at another.

Clinical Leadership & Protocol Development

* Develop as directed by the department lead, implement, and standardize medication management protocols, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements (OASAS, OMH, DOH as applicable).

* Provide clinical guidance and training to program staff regarding medication practices, safety, and compliance as needed.

* Participate in incident review, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning related to medication events.

Care Coordination

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, behavioral health, and care coordination staff.

* Support care coordination initiatives, including transitions between residential, outpatient, and community-based services.

* Coordinate care with external providers, including hospitals, primary care providers, and community partners.

On-Call & Coverage

* Participate in an on-call rotation to provide clinical consultation and support across programs.

* Provide consultation to staff regarding urgent psychiatric or medication-related concerns.

Documentation & Compliance

* Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (e.g. acumed, foothold,EcW).

* Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement activities.

* Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards (OMH, OASAS, DOH, Medicaid, etc.).

Qualifications / Criteria

* Licensed and registered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State.

* Board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

* Active DEA registration and NPI number.

* Eligible to enroll and bill Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance.

* Minimum of 3+ years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred, including experience in community-based, outpatient, and/or residential settings.

* Experience working across multiple levels of care (outpatient, residential, crisis) strongly preferred.

* Experience with regulatory environments (OMH, OASAS, DOH) preferred.

* Demonstrated experience or interest in clinical leadership, protocol development, and program oversight.

* Experience providing telepsychiatry services preferred.

* Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

* Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and teams.

Education

* Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) with specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing from an accredited institution.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Argus Community, Inc. reserves the right to modify this job description at any time to meet agency needs.