Larissa Yossefi

Dedicated and driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a
robust background, encompassing 7 years of experience with The Office of Mental
Health (OMH) and OASAS, complemented by an additional 9 years as a Psychiatric
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Israel. Proven expertise in delivering expert outpatient
psychiatric care to diverse populations, centered on evidence-based practices and
meticulous medication management. Specialized in providing targeted pharmacological
interventions.

FMHNP Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center
Dix Hills, NY | 2020-Present
● Conduct adolescent psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacological interventions, and level-of-
care recommendations.
● Collaborate with various healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
● Provide education to staff and trainees.
● Address conditions including psychosis, behavioral symptoms, depression, anxiety, suicide risk,
and substance use disorders.
FMHNP OASAS CK POST Rehabilitation Center
Pilgrim Brentwood, NY | 2017-2020
● Examined patients to determine psychiatric complaints and prescribed treatments.
● Conducted psychiatric examinations, assessments, and consultations.
● Responded to psychiatric emergencies and treated patients with co-occurring disorders.
● Provided educational lectures/groups to patients and staff.
OASAS FMHNP CARE Program
South Shore Child Guidance Center, Freeport, NY | 2017-Present ( 4 houres a week )

● Managed mental health care for inpatient alcohol and substance dependency patients.
● Educated patients and families on procedures, diagnoses, and therapeutic interventions.
● Performed psychiatric evaluations and referrals.
● Facilitated educational experiences for PMHNP students from Molloy College.

May 2017
Post Master Certificate in Nursing, Family Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY

2006
Clinical Instruction/Preceptor in Nursing Certification
Tel-Aviv University, Israel

2005
Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Specialist Certification
Tel Aviv University, Israel - School of Health Professionals, Wolfsan Hospital

2003
Master of Science in Nursing
Tel Aviv University - The "Sackler" Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Professions Nursing
Department, Israel

1999
Advanced Nephrology Nurse Certification (Acute/chronic dialysis - Hemodialysis/CAPD)
Tel Aviv University - School of Health Professionals, Asaff Harofe Hospital, Israel

1998
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tel Aviv University - The "Sackler" Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Professions Nursing
Department, Israel

1994-1998
Registered Nurse
Wolfson Nursing School, Holon, Israel