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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP – Inpatient Units – Per-Diem

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$102.73/hr

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Job Description

Location: White Plains, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP – Inpatient Units – Per-Diem

Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian defies convention. For patients dealing with psychiatric illness, it’s a beacon of hope. For Nurse Practitioners with talent and tenacity, it’s a premier destination. And for psychiatry clinicians across the world, it’s a resource for ever-expanding clinical knowledge.

At NewYork-Presbyterian, specialists in psychiatry diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health disorders.

Our compassionate and highly skilled team works closely with patients and family to meet your unique needs, empower you with the most current information on therapeutic options, and give you the guidance and support.

Through NewYork-Presbyterian’s vast network of resources, we bring together the best of innovative research, scientific advances, and superior patient care.

Step into this new and exciting role at NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health. Join our team as PMHNP in delivering outstanding services to our patients. Take on this position, responsible for psychiatric assessment of children and adolescents behavioral health needs for our inpatient units. Collaborate with professionals to determine the best care setting for the patient and family.

This is a per diem day shift position (8:30am - 5pm) at NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience practicing as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Experience working with all age groups with behavioral health population in an inpatient setting
  • National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Criteria
  • Board Certification as a Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Master’s degree in nursing
  • Bachelors (BSN) degree in nursing
  • Current New York State Licenses
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range

$102.73/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents to evaluate their behavioral health needs in inpatient units. Collaborate with other professionals to determine the most appropriate care setting for patients and their families.

Requirements

Required qualifications include board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a master's degree and bachelor's degree in nursing, current New York State licenses, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and inpatient behavioral health experience with patients across age groups.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingInpatient CareChild and Adolescent PsychiatryPatient and Family CollaborationCare Setting DeterminationMental Health Disorder DiagnosisMental Health Disorder Treatment

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 50% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $224k (middle half $160k–$224k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New York182 active2,195 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 50% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,170 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in White Plains

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$863k
Typical market rent
$3,301/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.