Elizabeth A. Riley, R.N., M.S., C.S., N.P.P.

Elizabeth Riley has been with Center Health Care at the Center for Disability Services since 1999.

       Ms. Riley earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY.   She also received her certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (N.P.P.) from Russell Sage College.

       Prior to her appointment at Center Health Care, Ms. Riley practiced at various healthcare facilities, including Four Winds Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY; Veterans Administration Medical Center in Albany, NY; Capital District Psychiatric Center in Albany, NY; and Visiting Nurses Association in Albany, NY.  She was also a Clinical Supervisor and Instructor of Psychiatric Nursing at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY.

      Ms. Riley has been published in professional trade publications, including: “Crisis Intervention” and “Suicide and Self-Destructive Behavior” in Psychiatric Nursing (1990, 1994 and 2003 Editions); and “eating Disorders As Addictive Behavior: Codependency in the Eating Disordered Client” for Nursing Clinics of North America.

      Elizabeth Riley is a member of the American Nurse’s Association and the Network of New York Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.