Nurse-Psychiatric NP (26119)
Listed compensation
$100-$125/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
- Salary Range: $100.00 - $125.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: NurseThis position is responsible for examining patients having mental disorders and providing therapeutic care suited for the patients. The main role of mental health nurse practitioners is diagnosing the mental disorder of the patient; however, they are also given license to recommend medicines and provide patient care Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide Med reviews and evaluations. Provides comprehensive mental health care services with responsibility for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within scope of licensing and qualifications; develops health care plans according to established standards of care Maintains clinical records on all patients seen in a manner consistent with confidentiality of health care records guidelines and department regulations protocol. Conducts face-to-face assessments with clients and collaterals as needed. Provides instruction, guidance or in-service training to mental health, medical, and therapist staff as appropriate. Education and/or Experience: Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness. Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York CPR Certification Must be able to work independently You Have: National Provider Identification (NPI) - issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI. Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians. Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number – issued by the United States Department of Justice Department DEA to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration. NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration – issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration. NYS Medicaid Enrollment - in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years.
- ability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The position involves examining, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic care for patients with mental disorders. Responsibilities also include medication management, developing health care plans, and maintaining clinical records.
Requirements
Candidates must be a fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State with at least one year of experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness. Required certifications include CPR, NPI, DEA, and NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 70% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$234k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $217k 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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