Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Queens, NY

Queens, United States | Posted on 08/04/2026

Cordial Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience to provide on-site behavioral health care throughout Queens, New York
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This full-time position offers a stable weekday schedule, meaningful clinical work and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with an underserved adult and geriatric population.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Provide ongoing psychiatric consultations and follow-up care
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe, monitor and optimize psychotropic medications
• Evaluate medication effectiveness, side effects and behavioral stability
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers and families
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Educate residents, caregivers and staff regarding diagnoses and interventions
• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed and resident-centered care
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation

• Board-certified PMHNP-BC or Physician Assistant with significant psychiatric experience
• Active and unrestricted New York professional license
• Active DEA registration required
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology and treatment planning
• Ability to manage a psychiatric caseload independently
• Excellent communication, organization and relationship-building skills
• Geriatric, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care or post-acute experience preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems preferred
• Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
• Full-time weekday schedule with no weekend work
• Stable daytime hours and predictable workflow
• Paid orientation and training for up to 40 hours
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Weekly live continuing medical education
• Paid access to Up To Date
• Structured clinical onboarding and ongoing mentorship
• Case consultation with experienced psychiatric leadership
• Comprehensive clinical, administrative and operational support
• Professional advancement and leadership opportunities