Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Albany Job at Athena, Albany, NY

  • Athena
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

AthenaPsych is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities.

Here at AthenaPsych, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our client’s overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive fee-for-service compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.

Are You a Good Fit For Us?

We are currently seeking an experienced, professional, and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing organization. Flexible hours are provided with the need of some evening hours, in-person and telehealth sessions. This position will work in collaboration with our Psychiatrist on staff. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations for all Athena clients (children and adults)
  • Conduct ongoing medication management when needed
  • Complete all required documentation by a given deadline and in compliance with program and state regulations
  • Ensures all clinical notes and client information are updated and accurate within the current EHR system
  • Provide conflict resolution and crisis intervention when needed
  • Work in collaboration with administrative staff to ensure client needs are successfully met
  • Ability to commute between sites when needed
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish prefered
  • Must be certified with the Drug Enforcement Administration in order to prescribe medication to clients
  • Must be licensed in New York State
  • Experience working with Medicaid/Medicare Clients is a plus
  • Must be passionate about working with underserved communities and possess a high level of engagement, entrepreneurial, and interpersonal skills

Compensation is based on credentials and experience.

Working Conditions

This position requires travel to our mental health clinic in Albany. This is a professional work environment where a computer, desk, chair, and office supplies will be provided.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role above. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or through virtual telehealth sessions conducted on a computer throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended period, and be able to write and answer emails in addition to carrying objects no greater than 25 pounds, when needed.

Direct Reports

This position has no direct reports.

Athena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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