Behavioral Health, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Validation, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare Providers, Leadership, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Outpatient Care, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Regulations, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Team Player, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
At Release Recovery, we are on a mission to transform how the world understands and treats Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness. We offer comprehensive care—from residential services in our beautiful transitional living facilities to intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs at our Purchase, NY clinic.
Here, we believe recovery isn’t about what you give up—it’s about what you gain. Every client is treated as a unique individual, not a diagnosis or template. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a purpose-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for clients in PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. The PMHNP works closely with the Chief Medical Officer, therapists, and program leadership to support safe, effective, and coordinated treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
Essential Functions
Clinical Care
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications as clinically indicated.
- Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up appointments.
- Develop and update treatment recommendations based on client needs and progress.
- Assess and respond to psychiatric concerns, crises, and changes in clinical status.
- Coordinate care with outside medical and psychiatric providers when appropriate.
Program Support
- Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical case reviews.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding client needs, concerns, and progress.
- Complete documentation in accordance with regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
- Provide clinical consultation and psychiatric guidance to treatment teams as needed.
- Support quality improvement, accreditation, and compliance initiatives.
Competencies
- Completes psychiatric evaluations and documentation within required timeframes.
- Utilizes sound clinical judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.
- Communicates effectively with clinical teams, clients, and families.
- Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA requirements.
- Responds appropriately to psychiatric concerns and escalates issues when necessary.
- Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and appropriate clinical boundaries.
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Active Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in New York.
- Current DEA registration and prescribing authority.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or related settings preferred.
- Occasional travel when needed.
Benefits
Joining our team means being part of something truly revolutionary. We’re on a mission to flip the script on how the world views and treats Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness. At Release, recovery isn’t about what you give up - it’s all about what you gain.
When you join our team, you’ll be:
- Working alongside thought leaders in the recovery space
- Making a direct impact on individuals and families
- Enjoying competitive wage ($85-110 DOE)
- Given opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development
We believe that recovery is a journey, not a destination - and we want you to be a part of shaping that journey for others.