Overview

St. John’s University, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Title: Full Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Reports to: Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Department of Student Wellness, Division of Student Affairs

Campus: Queens

Overview

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services for St. John’s University students. The PMHNP will be part of a dynamic team that includes psychologists, social workers, and LMHCs. The PMHNP provides a full range of psychiatric services to student patients of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) within the Division of Student Affairs. This includes psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and referral when indicated; as well as consultation and training to the professional staff of CAPS.

Responsibilities

•Provide psychiatric treatment of eligible St. John’s University students to include: (a) evaluation and assessment, especially for appropriateness of pharmacotherapy; (b) pharmacotherapy and medication management where appropriate; (c) case management where appropriate (e.g. if client is not otherwise engaged in counseling); and (d) occasional psychotherapy, including a minimum of two individual cases per week (more as schedule and demand permits) and occasional group psychotherapy.

•Referral of clients who exceed the scope of service of CAPS to appropriate disposition in the community.

•Educate the client on the potential benefits of medication, group, or individual therapy and make referrals to other campus partners for non-counseling issues.

•Provide consultation with CAPS regarding psychiatric needs of clients, including collaboration in treatment planning and therapy provision where appropriate.

•Consult with concerned callers regarding issues of concern that affect the university and its members.

•Participate in weekly CAPS staff meeting and clinical treatment team sessions.

•Complete appropriate documentation of evaluation and therapy services provided through dictated and/or written records for placement in client files.

•Provide emergency psychiatric service as needed, including facilitating in-patient admission and related services, usually in collaboration with other CAPS Staff.

•Communicate with providers at hospitals to assist with the care and transition of students to and from psychiatric hospitals.

•Serve as a resource to the University Student of Concern Committee, as needed.

•Provide staff development and educational seminars on selected matters of psychiatric expertise to CAPS staff and trainees.

•Establish clinical policies and guidelines for the provision of psychiatric services.

•Assist with the development of protocols and policies for treatment of ADHD/LD, chronic and severe mental illnesses to reflect best practices, department mission and psychiatric treatment guidelines.

•Perform other duties as assigned by CAPS Director.

Minimum Requirements

•Graduate of an accredited BS nursing education program and a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Adult or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner.

•Additional Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP from an accredited program is required.

•OR Graduated of an accredited BS nursing education program and sole Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited program.

•The candidate is Board Certified by the ANA and ANCC

•The candidate has a current New York RN and PMHNP License and prescriptive privileges.

•The candidate holds an active DEA License

•The candidate is BLS certified by the American Heart Association

•For APRNs with Additional PMHNP Certification: (requirements vary by certification)

•The candidate must have completed 3600 hours as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner with a collaborative Physician.

•If the candidate has additional Psychiatric Certification, they must have completed 3600 hours within that discipline with a collaborative Psychiatrist.

•Prior Experience in primary care or urgent care

•For sole PMHNPs

•The candidate must have completed 3600 hours within that discipline with a collaborative Psychiatrist.

•Experience working with under-served populations and clinical co-morbidities (e.g., co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical health problems).

•Knowledge and skills in pharmacotherapy for young adults and up-to-date knowledge of research and best clinical practices.

•Specialized knowledge of the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, sexual abuse, chronic and severe mental illness, and other issues common among the college mental health population.

•Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records scheduling such as Titanium, MediCat, Point N Click, etc.

•Familiarity with the young adult and college age population.

•Familiarity with integrative approaches to psychotherapy and medication management.

•Excellent communication and consulting skills in a large multidisciplinary team environment.

•Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude.

•Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations.

•Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $126,800-$144,250. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Important Note - St. John’s is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

St. John’s University offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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