Clinical Nurse Practitioner - (Psych Nurse Practitioner) - Yaphank Jail

Company: Suffolk County
Location: Yaphank
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Clinical Nurse Practitioner position available in the Jail Behavioral Health Unit in the Yaphank Correctional Facility. Key Elements Of The Role: Complete psychiatric assessments of patients, including mental status examinations, to determine diagnoses, assess service needs, and prescribe psychotropic medication as appropriate; Provide psychotropic medication management to existing patients; Provide crisis intervention services as needed, inclusive of assessing patients for psychiatric hospitalization due exacerbated symptoms of acute or chronic mental illness; Assess patients for placement on suicide watch as well as for removal from suicide watch and or any alternative housing environments; asses on unit and in BHU office as appropriate Participate as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team; participate in the development of the patient’s individualized treatment plan; Provide consultation/education to other staff as appropriate; Consult with community organizations and other collaterals concerning patient care; Performing timely and complete clinical documentation including evaluations, progress notes, etc. utilizing the electronic medical record and related record keeping systems. Communicate effectively and timely to unit supervisors and relevant others. Utilize motivational interviewing and engagement skills, as well as other appropriate evidence based practices) to promote wellness among patients. Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. NOTE: The work shift for this role is Monday-Friday 2:00pm to 10:00pm Potential for shift flexibility depending on the needs of the department Salary Range: $74,124 and $123,192 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE Candidate must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, their families, coworkers, public and private agencies and the general public. Candidate must also have the ability to participate effectively as a team member. Candidate must have graduated from a college with a federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatry A minimum of: (1) year of clinical practice as a certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry. Note : Type of license or certificate required: Possession of a license issues by the State of New York to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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