Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company Description

Job Description

LOCATION:  WHITE PLAINS NY     

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

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization that has been serving Westchester County for more than a century. This reputable, community-focused medical center is known for its compassionate, patient-first culture and its strong commitment to behavioral health. As part of a supportive, multidisciplinary ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team, you’ll work in a collaborative environment where innovation, professional growth, and work–life balance are genuine priorities. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with serious mental illness while enjoying the stability and resources of a well-established healthcare system—all without the bureaucracy of a large hospital setting.

Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – ACT Team

Location: Westchester County, NY

Salary + Benefits: Competitive compensation package, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, generous PTO, retirement plan options, mileage reimbursement, continuing education support, and additional wellness and professional perks.

Responsibilities of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

•             Provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing clinical oversight to adults enrolled in the ACT program.

•             Deliver community-based care, meeting clients in their homes or other community settings as needed.

•             Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, social work, nursing, vocational specialists, and peer support providers.

•             Participate in daily team meetings and treatment-planning sessions to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

•             Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

•             Contribute to crisis intervention, risk assessment, and development of safety plans when necessary.

•             Support recovery-oriented, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approaches to care.

Requirements of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

•             Active New York State Nurse Practitioner License (Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification required).

•             Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

•             DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

•             Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness; ACT Team or community-based psychiatric experience preferred.

•             Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Westchester County for community visits.

•             Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary-collaboration skills.

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