Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company Description

Job Description

LOCATION: MANHATTAN NY

SEND RESUME OR EMAIL TO: ALEXG @ SMITHARNOLD.COM VP PMHNP RECRUITMENT OR CALL 914-774-8202

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 MetroCard
•    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

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