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Phoenix House of New York
Long Island City, New York

Nurse Practitioner Psych (58523)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$171k-$211k

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Long Island City Residential - Long Island City, NY 11106Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: License/CertificationSalary Range: $171,000.00 - $211,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: MorningJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSUMMARY Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

As a Nurse Practitioner Psych at Phoenix House, you will provide high-quality evidence-based care to patients with psychiatric diagnoses and/or substance use disorders (SUDs). If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together. *

Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!

  • About Us Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Here are some of our perks: (10) Paid Holidays Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance A generous tuition reimbursement program 403(b) retirement plan Competitive wages and more...

You will have responsibilities including but not limited to: Conduct a timely comprehensive assessment of acute psychiatric and substance use disorder related conditions.

Maintain an individual case panel providing ongoing psychiatric, and substance use disorder assessment, medication management, treatment planning, and follow up. Provide cross-coverage for clients assigned to other providers as needed for continuity of care, and timely access to care.

Assess and respond to acute clinical needs including but not limited to suicidal or homicidal ideation, self-harm risk, mania, psychosis, severe anxiety, withdrawal, intoxication, substance cravings or significant changes to mental status or presentation within the scope of care practice while engaging with on-call medical director, nursing leadership and other supports.

Review past medical, psychiatric and substance use history of new admissions and assess for urgent/emergent conditions that need immediate attention. Maintain thorough and accurate and timely documentation of clinical encounters including clinical decision making.

Completion of notes within 48 hours of client encounter – sooner based on acuity. Document all encounters with client and or staff related to client conditions or concerns in the medical record.

Participates in interdisciplinary care and case conferencing, working closely with nursing, counselors/CASACs, licensed mental health clinicians, recovery support specialists (RSS), peers, medical providers, and other team members.

Coordinate with pharmacy, medical team, and outside providers as needed to promote continuity of care. Provide on call weekend and holiday coverage as assigned with timely responses to clinical questions during coverage.

May be asked to provide emergency/urgent coverage at alternative Phoenix House locations based on need either in person or virtually based on organizational or client need. Ensure timely follow up for clients seen in the ED or admitted to the hospital to promote safe transitions of care.

Job Details: Long Island City - Long Island, NY Full Time-Exempt Salary range $171,000 - $211,000 Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION Successful completion of a Master's or Doctoral from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.

BA or BS REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS New York State AGNP, FNP, or PMHNP and RN licensure Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in New York state.

NPI Number DEA License Medicaid / Medicare Number Active ACLS/BLS certification REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Qualified by training, education, and experience in providing medical care and assessment, in collaboration with a physician, to clients with substance use disorders experiencing dependence and withdrawal Three plus years related experience preferred COMPETENCIES (KSAs) Time Management Maintain Professional Boundaries Global and Cultural Awareness Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills Excellent Communication Skills Ability to be work well on a team Ability to collaborate with other team members and members of different disciplines Crisis Management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in an indoor medical clinic environment. This role also routinely meets patients who may have contagious illnesses. Appropriate PPE will be provided and required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach hands and arms. Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric and substance use disorder assessments while managing individual case panels and medication plans. They will also provide cross-coverage, respond to acute clinical needs, and participate in interdisciplinary care conferencing to ensure continuity of treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program and possess active New York State licensure. At least three years of related experience in providing medical care for substance use disorders is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentSubstance use disorder treatmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessment

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 64% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$191k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $177k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Phoenix House of New York

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New York, New York

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
10 paid holidays
Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
403(b) retirement plan