Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$175k-$180k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is the largest community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester County, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team at our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Yonkers. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
The salary range for this full-time, hybrid position is $175,000 - $180,000.
Responsibilities
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care to patients across the lifespan.
- Conduct 60-90 minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 30-minute follow-up visits.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that includes MDs, APRNs, RNs LPNs, PhDs, and LCSWs.
- Focus on quality care with the benefit of full nursing support - RN, LPNS handle prior authorizations, lab results, medical records, injectable medications, and refill requests.
Requirements
We Are Seeking Candidates Who Possess the Following
- At least 3 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Valid NYS Nurse Practitioner License with specialization in Psychiatry.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Substance Use Disorders experience preferred.
What WJCS Has to Offer You
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
- Ongoing Professional Development and Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability and life insurance
- Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives
- Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
WJCS INC. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $175k–$180k | Psychiatry median $167k (middle half $160k–$168k)56 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$165k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in New York | 181 active | 2,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 20% remote · 62% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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