Alden Bush, Dr Np, Mph
About Alden Bush, Dr Np, Mph
Dr. Alden Bush is a bilingual psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides telepsychiatry services through his private practice, Mentalby, in Plattsburgh, New York. He has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in mental health care, focusing on adult patients with various psychiatric conditions.
Work at Headway
Alden Bush currently serves as a Psych Nurse Practitioner at Headway, a role he has held since 2022. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to provide psychiatric care to patients across the United States. In this position, he collaborates with primary care providers and therapists, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients. He refers cases to psychiatrists when necessary, demonstrating a commitment to addressing complex mental health needs.
Work at Mentalby
Alden Bush is the Owner and Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry at Mentalby, a private practice offering telepsychiatry services. He has been in this role since 2023, providing remote psychiatric care to patients in Plattsburgh, New York. His practice focuses on treating adult patients with various mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, major depression, PTSD, and insomnia.
Education and Expertise
Alden Bush holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Florida, completed in 2016. He furthered his education at Columbia University, earning a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Public Health from the University of New England between 2017 and 2019. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both nursing and public health, enhancing his expertise in psychiatric care.
Background
Alden Bush identifies as Honduran-American and has a diverse educational and professional background. He studied at Universidad Iberoamericana, where he completed pre-medicine and clinical clerkships from 2009 to 2014. His early career included roles in administrative and nursing positions, such as working as a Nurse Technician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and as an Administrative Assistant at Neu Construct in Honduras. His involvement in the #latinosinhealthcare community reflects his commitment to promoting diversity in healthcare.
Previous Work Experience
Alden Bush has accumulated extensive experience in the field of psychiatry. He worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Intern at ColumbiaDoctors from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry at State University of New York Upstate Medical University from 2022 to 2023. His internship at Project Renewal in 2022 provided him with valuable experience in behavioral health. He has also held various nursing roles, including Registered Nurse positions at The Institute for Family Health and as a Vaccine Administration RN during the COVID-19 pandemic.