Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization making a real impact in New York City. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of an ACT Team serving adults in a Manhattan shelter setting, providing high-quality psychiatric care to a vulnerable population. The organization values flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance, offering a part-time schedule with strong hourly compensation, no on-call responsibilities, and full transportation support.

You'll be supported by a multidisciplinary team, modern EMR tools, and leadership that welcomes both experienced clinicians and motivated new graduates with psychiatric RN backgrounds.

Title:

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location:

Manhattan Shelter ACT Team Salary + Benefits: $85–$100 per hour Part-time: 3 days per week (approximately 21 hours) Flexible schedule (8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) Malpractice insurance provided 100% employer-paid unlimited Metro Card Vehicle available if needed for work duties Possible benefits package (based on eligibility) No on-call responsibilities

Responsibilities of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for adult patients (primarily ages 18+) Manage and monitor a monthly caseload of approximately 34 patients Provide psychiatric care as part of an ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) team Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient stability and treatment goals Document all clinical encounters accurately using the Foothold Awards EMR system Participate in team meetings twice per week at the Manhattan location Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a shelter-based setting

Requirements of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
Active New York State PMHNP license Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Eligible for and able to obtain DEA registration Experience working with adult psychiatric populations preferred Open to new graduates with prior psychiatric RN experience Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team-based, community mental health setting