Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven Article 31 community mental health clinic dedicated to providing high-quality psychiatric care to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The organization offers a collaborative, supportive environment with a strong commitment to accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and patient-centered care. With a flexible part-time schedule, the option to work remotely, and a meaningful patient population, this role is ideal for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner seeking impactful work and excellent work-life balance.

Title:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location:

Hybrid / Remote (New York-based preferred)

On-site presence required once per month

Salary + Benefits: $145/hour | Part-time (8 hours/week – Friday mornings preferably)

Responsibilities of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults (ages 9–80)

• Provide ongoing medication management for a caseload of approximately 40–45 patients seen quarterly

• Complete psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation

• Manage prior authorizations and medication-related approvals

• Treat a community mental health population including anxiety, depressive, psychotic, and adjustment disorders

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of five clinicians to ensure coordinated care

• Participate in a monthly on-site staff meeting

• Deliver culturally competent care to patients who are deaf or hard of hearing, including individuals who speak, use hearing aids, or utilize alternative communication methods

• Provide services primarily via telehealth with limited on-site requirements

Requirements of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Active New York State license as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

• Ability to practice independently without the need for a collaborative agreement with an MD

• Experience or strong interest in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing populations

• Background in community mental health

• Experience treating patients across the lifespan

• Strong assessment, communication, and medication management skills

• Candidates with personal or family experience with hearing loss are highly encouraged to apply