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Psychiatrist Job at Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY

Job ID: 1461395
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Employer Job ID: Overnight Emergency Room Psychiatric APP

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry Job | Utica, NY 13502

Overnight Emergency Room Psychiatric APP | Newest Hospital in NY | Easy Access to both Mountains and Time Square

Job Description

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our Behavioral Health team in the Emergency Department. This full-time, hospital-employed overnight position plays a critical role in the assessment, stabilization, and triage of patients presenting with psychiatric emergencies. This role is fast-paced, autonomous, and deeply impactful, offering the opportunity to serve a high-need population during critical moments of care. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Position Highlights

  1. Based in the Emergency Department providing frontline psychiatric evaluations
  2. Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, risk evaluations, and crisis intervention
  3. Determine appropriate level of care
  4. Collaborate with ED physicians, psychiatric teams, social workers, and community agencies
  5. Coordinate care and admissions to inpatient psychiatric unit when necessary
  6. Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
  7. Demonstrate quality in documentation
  8. Must be on site
  9. Must have MHNP Certification

Community Highlights

  1. Low cost of living
  2. Excellent real estate
  3. Rural and urban life within driving distance
  4. Safe, family-friendly communities
  5. Access to the Adirondack and Catskill mountain ranges
  6. Multi-cultural population
  7. Public and private schools
  8. Access to Boston, New York City and Canada
  9. Revitalized downtown
  10. Newest hospital in New York State

MVHS is dedicated to supporting our physicians and practitioners, enabling them to deliver premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the trusted healthcare system of choice through clinical quality, excellence in service and education, compassionate care, promotion of wellness and operational efficiency.

The MVHS Medical Group has 16 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including women’s and children’s health; general, cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopedic and neurological surgery; advanced endoscopy, wound care, bariatric, cardiovascular, comprehensive stroke, cancer, immune health, behavioral health, psychiatry and neurosciences, pulmonary critical care and urology.

MVHS serves Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties with our flagship, Wynn Hospital, located in Utica, New York. The Utica area boasts one of the largest 15K road races in the nation (Boilermaker), 900 acres of city parks, a zoo, a large arts institute and museums, theaters, a sports/concert arena, numerous historical sites and entertainment options including the Turning Stone Resort Casino and the Utica Comets AHL hockey club. Also known as “the city that loves refugees,” Utica is home to more than 40 nationalities and offers extraordinary dining options that include Bosnian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Caribbean and many more.

Utica is located near the foothills of the Adirondacks, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating, skiing and fishing. Nearby colleges, universities and a technology park provide employment opportunities for spouses and partners. Utica and the surrounding areas have plenty of affordable housing in safe, close-knit communities.

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