Growing multispecialty Primary care and Behavioral health group provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services. We are currently seeking a full-time Dual Specialty Family Medicine/ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Brooklyn and Queens locations. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Consult with MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW on patients Consult with MD/Psychiatrist on medication management, and/or visit with patient as needed to address BH concerns Provide clinical care (medication management/psych evaluations) for patients to support efforts to achieve care plan goals, in support of ongoing care by MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW, with referral back to ongoing care with clinical team Participate in case conferencing and high-risk meetings with LCSW/MD/Psychiatrist and care teams Approval of treatment plans for patients in BH care Interviews, diagnoses and evaluates patients referred for psychiatric assessment Participates as a team member in conferences concerned with diagnosis and treatment planning Writes reports and documentation as required Consults with other mental health and medical provider staff regarding treatment of patients Prescribes medication as needed and monitors its effectiveness Must be familiar with the process of diagnosing and treating patients with substance use disorder and make appropriate referrals when necessary Examine both children and adult patients and their medical records Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, ultrasounds, X-rays etc.) Diagnose health conditions and illnesses Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases Prescribe medications Maintain accurate records and schedules Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention Oversee patients’ overall health Promote good health practices Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
