Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Behavioral Health Outpatient (Float / Long Island, NY)
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Is $160K - $173K competitive?
See how this position compares to Psychiatry market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Sun River Health as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Float, Sign-On Bonus in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Time Work Schedule: Monday in Wyandanch, Tuesday in Patchogue, Wednesday and Thursday in Brentwood, and Friday in Coram. (This schedule can change.) Salary Range: $159,724.50
- $172,614 per year Sign
- On Bonus: $3,500 Sign
- On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
- Minimum Education Requirement: Master's Degree
- Minimum Licensure: Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and CPR/BLS
- Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $160K - $173K
- Signing bonus: $3,500.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Sun River Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Behavioral Health Outpatient (Float / Long Island, NY) position at Sun River Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Sun River Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Sun River Health lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $160k to $173k annually.
This is approximately 45% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Long Island, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($160k–$173k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Medication management, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Diagnostic assessment, Substance use disorder treatment, Clinical documentation, Case conferencing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides clinical psychiatric services including medication management, psych evaluations, and crisis intervention across multiple outpatient sites. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and approve treatment plans while ensuring high-quality car...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Coverage, Retirement Savings Plan, Commuter and Transit Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Discount Program, Provider Incentive Compensation Program, Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
7d ago
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