OverviewAre you passionate about transforming lives and eager to be a key player in building a groundbreaking behavioral health service? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner , to join our team at the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in the vibrant community of the Bronx.Our CCBHC is at the forefront of revolutionizing behavioral health care. We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality services to individuals and families in need, and we’re excited to expand our impact in one of New York City's most dynamic neighborhoods. As a Clinical Manager and Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be instrumental in shaping and delivering essential substance use disorder services that will transform lives and strengthen our community. You will also be a leader in guiding clinical care for other parts of our comprehensive Behavioral Health practice.As the Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner, you will be a cornerstone in our mission to offer exceptional substance use disorder and medical care. You will lead with both clinical expertise and strategic vision, ensuring that our services meet the highest standards while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.Compensation Range:$122,300.00 - $164,000.00 Annual Performs psychiatric evaluations of identified clients. Assesses current administrative processes and clinical protocols; identifies opportunities for improvement relating to quality and cost while maintaining adherence to compliance and nursing standards of care. Provides medication management, ongoing assessment, and supportive counseling according to program requirements. Evaluates need for physical evaluations and/or medical services and make referrals, as indicated. Provides full scope of advanced nursing practice for targeted client populations. Evaluates client responses to therapy and interventions. Ensures revision of the inter-professional plan of care as necessary to achieve quality outcomes. Consults with other mental health providers and community agencies, including other VNS Health department/programs, as well as members of the Behavioral Health program, regarding individual clients. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences for the Behavioral Health program. Maintains client records in compliance with VNS Health, state, city and federal requirements. Evaluates clients for psychiatric hospitalization, as necessary. Provides clinical supervision and direction to Behavioral Health program staff, including on-site observation of direct patient care and participation as needed in direct care. Participates with Behavioral Health program staff and other appropriate VNS Health staff in the development and implementation of in-service trainings. Collaborates with program management to ensure the provision of the highest quality behavioral health services to clients. Participates in the formulation and update of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals. Encourages clients and/or family members to participate in the services they have chosen to include in their treatment plan. Participates in VNS Health and community programs and education, as requested. Assists program management and any related staff in the prevention, identification, and resolution of client crises. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:License and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State requiredBoard Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within one year in role requiredDEA license requiredValid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.Education: Master's Degree of Science in Nursing, or other graduate degree from a nurse practitioner educational program registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for NP licensure. requiredMaster's Degree Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or any other specialized PMHNP degree. requiredWork Experience:Minimum of three years of clinical experience in treating clients in a behavioral health setting requiredMinimum of one years’ experience in substance use treatment, including medications for addiction treatment requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredStrong computer literacy, including use of electronic systems for clinical record keeping requiredBilingual in English and Spanish preferred CAREERS AT VNS HealthThe future of care begins with you. Together, we will revolutionize health care in the home and community. When you join VNS Health, you become a part of something bigger. For generations, we’ve been a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered and community-focused health care. At VNS Health, you’ll have the opportunity to meaningfully impact lives. Including yours. Discover your next role at VNS Health.
