Child PMHNP

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!   

   

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.   

   

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! 

Job Summary

We are looking for a Part Time Hybrid Child Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team on a part-time basis. The NP will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic support for pediatric and adolescent patients in a collaborative, hybrid (telehealth and in-person) setting. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and medication management for children and adolescents 

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and primary care providers 

• Develop and implement individualized care plans 

• Provide patient and family education around medications, treatment options, and wellness strategies 

• Participate in case conferences and care coordination 

• Accurately document patient encounters using EMR 

• Support the expansion of pediatric mental health services across the community 

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing 

• Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) 

• Active and unrestricted New York State NP license 

• 3 years of experience working with children and adolescents in mental health settings 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Comfortable working in a hybrid care model (in-person and telehealth) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)  

• Knowledge of community-based or urban healthcare systems 

$80 an hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.