Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Liberty Resources / Liberty POST as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in United States. Liberty Resources is seeking applicants for the position of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care in Syracuse, NY. $4,000-$8,000 Sign On Bonus!
Key Responsibilities
- Performs interviews, health histories, mental status assessments, and diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis and current mental health status of clients.
- Provides medical crisis intervention/counseling as required by direct visitation or telephone contact. Completes evaluations, medication reviews, and care plans, reviews and progress reports.
- Participates in the management of clients’ medication regimens; prescribes drugs and psychotropic medication treatments as indicated by diagnosis and lab results.
- Provides psychiatric assessments, complex care management, and medication education to clients and families. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Requirements
- A certificate and current registration to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
- At least one
- year experience providing direct services in a clinical setting to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, or comparable experience preferred, but will consider recent graduates.
- Substance abuse experience preferred. Willing to prescribe Suboxone.
Benefits & Compensation
- Psychiatrists and NPPs are eligible to apply to this program.
- Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Liberty Resources / Liberty POST as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST 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
Liberty Resources / Liberty POST lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $135k to $150k annually.
This is approximately 52% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
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 ($135k–$150k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Medication Management, Crisis Intervention, Diagnostic Testing, Mental Status Assessment, Care Planning, Suboxone Prescribing, Therapeutic Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive nursing and medical services to clients with mental illness and substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic assessments, managing medication regimens, and providing crisis intervention and education.
Benefits package: Sign On Bonus, Paid Time Off, Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Continuing Education Opportunities, National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
yesterday
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