Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner
Care at Home | Hybrid in Buffalo, NY | Full Time | From $130,000 to $140,000 per year
About Care at Home
Care at Home is a provider-led, community-based comprehensive health and care partner.
Care at Home’s purpose is to every day improve the health and well-being of those who need us the most – with a deep commitment to Black and Brown populations – in their homes and communities. It requires the collaborative and cohesive effort of numerous individuals across all levels of the organization to deliver on this purpose. One community at a time, we are determined to help create a world where health and care isn’t a burden. Because we believe providing care is a privilege – one we are grateful to earn. That’s why Care at Home has built a different way to care.
Care at Home was born different. We were created to be on call to answer the call every day. We are driven to deliver health, care and well-being to those who need us the most and to relentlessly support our team members on the front lines. That’s our calling and if it’s yours we hope you’ll join us.
Primary Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health NP will have the following responsibilities:
· Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assess mental health status, and diagnose mental health conditions.
· Develop and manage individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
· Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while ensuring patient education on their use.
· Provide psychotherapy and therapeutic interventions to individuals or groups.
· Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care.
· Maintain accurate patient records and document progress in line with regulatory standards.
· Educate patients and families on mental health, treatment options, and coping strategies.
General Duties
The Behavioral Health NP should have the following duties:
· Leadership: The Behavioral Health NP will lead in defining and executing strategies and solutions to create business value in nursing, including building a team to design, develop, and execute those strategies and solutions to deliver desired outcomes.
· Strategy: The Behavioral Health NP will establish the business strategy and roadmap: (1) improve outcomes for CINQ Care Inc. members; (2) enhance the efficacy of other CINQ Care Inc. business divisions; and (3) develop and deliver external market opportunities for CINQ Care products and services. In establishing the business strategy, the Behavioral Health NP will define and innovate sustainable revenue models to drive profitability of the Company.
· Collaboration: The Behavioral Health NP will ensure that nursing capabilities form a cohesive offering, including by working closely with other business divisions to learn their needs, internalize their knowledge, and define solutions to achieve the business objectives of CINQ Care Inc.
· Knowledge: The Behavioral Health NP will provide subject matter expertise in the nursing solutions, including determining and recommended approaches for behavioral health, solution deployment and performance evaluation.
· Culture: The Behavioral Health NP is accountable for creating a productive, collaborative, safe and inclusive work environment for the behavioral health team and as part of the larger Company.
Qualifications
The Behavioral Health NP should have the following qualifications:
- Education. Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with a record of strong academic achievement.
- Experience. At least 5 years of behavioral health experience. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant healthcare experience in the healthcare industry.
- Entrepreneurial. CINQ seeks to fix gaps that have persisted for generations in the delivery of care to Black and Brown populations. This position is accountable for ensuring CINQ is positioned to innovatively deliver on its promise.
- Communication. Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills; ability to clearly articulate and present concepts and models in an accessible manner to CINQ’s team, investors, partners and other stakeholders. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Relationships. Ability to build and effectively manage relationships with business leaders and external constituents.
- Culture. Good judgement, impeccable ethics, and a strong team player; desire to succeed and grow in a fast-paced, demanding and entrepreneurial Company.
The working environment and physical requirements of the job include:
This position requires in-home, assisted living, and independent-living community-based work. The job requires frequent travel for patient visits in all types of weather conditions. Work may be performed in settings with conditioned air, artificial light, and an open workspace.
In this position you will need an ability to travel frequently by car and/or public transportation, the ability to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers in person and over devices, sometimes with people who are agitated. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting or standing for extended periods is common. Must be able to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Lifting of up to 50 lbs. occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.