About the Opportunity
Our client, a medical center in Queens, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services in a part-time capacity across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, including programs focused on opioid use disorder and substance use treatment. This role offers a highly flexible schedule and the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary treatment team delivering evidence-based psychiatric care. This position requires approximately 10 hours per week, split across two days. Services may be provided across up to three program locations.
The base pay for this position is $130 to $180 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Diagnose and treat a full range of psychiatric and substance use disorders, with a strong focus on opioid use disorder
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in accordance with state and federal guidelines
- Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nurses, and case management staff to ensure integrated, coordinated care
- Provide crisis assessment and stabilization support as needed
- Monitor patient progress, response to treatment, and medication adherence
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case consultations
- Support continuity of care through appropriate referrals, transitions, and coordination with community providers
- Uphold all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards of psychiatric care
Job Schedule & Coverage
- Part-Time: Approximately 10 hours per week
- Schedule: Two flexible days per week (open to any weekday)
- Setting: Combination of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health
Job Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New York State
- Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Experience treating individuals with substance use disorders, including opioid addiction, strongly preferred
- Comfort working across both inpatient and outpatient care environments
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team
