Joseph Amnawah: Championing Mental Health Care and Nursing Education in New York
A Board-Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Educator Committed to Excellence in Patient Care and Advancing the Future of Nursing
Freeport, New York – Joseph Amnawah, a distinguished Board-Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator, is making significant strides in mental health care and nursing education. With over a decade of experience in diverse clinical and academic environments, Dr. Amnawah is currently affiliated with Advantage Care Health Centers, where he delivers comprehensive mental health services across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, focusing on child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
Dr. Amnawah’s dedication to mental health is evident in his holistic approach to practice, which emphasizes quality care, effective communication among healthcare teams, and a commitment to lifelong learning. As a patient advocate, he possesses exceptional clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and their families, ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout their treatment journey.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Amnawah has played a vital role in nursing education. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Molloy University, he has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of psychiatric nurse practitioners. His courses, which cover essential topics such as psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and substance use disorders, empower students to become competent and compassionate healthcare providers.
Dr. Amnawah’s educational background is as impressive as his professional achievements. He began his journey at Northeastern University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science in 2009. He then pursued an Associate of Science in Nursing at St. Paul’s School of Nursing-Queens, graduating in 2012. His passion for mental health led him to Molloy University, where he obtained his Master’s Degree as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2019. Most recently, Dr. Amnawah earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Research and Education from the College of Nursing and Public Health at Adelphi University in 2024. His dissertation explored the intersection of school nursing and mental health outcomes, focusing on work-life experiences, self-efficacy, and attitudes among healthcare professionals.
Before his current roles, Dr. Amnawah gained invaluable experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services and South Oaks Hospital. In these positions, he conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, managed medications, and developed treatment plans in strengths-based, recovery-oriented environments. His proficiency in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and holistic care approaches has equipped him to address the complex needs of his patients effectively.
Dr. Amnawah is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island, the American Nurses Association, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. His commitment to advancing the field of psychiatric nursing is exemplified through his research, including his dissertation titled “The School Nurse and Students with Symptoms of Mental Illness: A Correlational Analysis of Work-Life Experience, Self-Efficacy, and Attitude.” He has also presented case studies on managing comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions, earning recognition as a Jonas Nurse Scholar for his contributions to psychiatric-mental health care.
Through it all, Dr. Amnawah credits his success to the unwavering support of his family—his wife, children, and parents—who have been a constant source of motivation. He acknowledges the profound impact of his mentor, Uja Mohan, and his preceptor, who provided guidance and insights that have shaped his professional journey.
Joseph Amnawah stands as a beacon of excellence in mental health care and nursing education, passionately dedicated to improving the lives of his patients while inspiring the next generation of nursing professionals.
Learn More about Joseph Amnawah:
Through his online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/nurse/4150655 or through Advantage Care Health Centers, https://advantagecaredtc.org/providers/dr-joseph-amnawah/
