PSYCHIATRIC NP

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc in Queens, NY seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to serve as a long-term shift provider across DHS shelters. The role focuses on comprehensive mental health assessments, medication management, and crisis intervention for residents experiencing homelessness.

This part-time position requires 24 hours per week with at least one weekday and one weekend day.

Qualifications

• Current NYS license and PMHNP-BC registration.
• DEA license and active NPI in good standing.
• Minimum 1–2 years of psychiatric experience.
• Experience with homeless/high-needs populations preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for shelter residents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including medication management.
• Provide short- and long-term psychiatric care including crisis stabilization.
• Collaborate with case managers, social workers, and DHS staff.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant EHR documentation.
• Participate in case conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Refer patients to higher levels of care when needed.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients, families, and staff.
• Remain on-call for shift-based clinical needs.

Skills

NYS PMHNP license

DEA license

NPI in good standing

1–2 years psychiatric experience

Homeless population experience

BLS/CPR certification

Independent work capability

Job description

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PSYCHIATRIC NP

Part Time Professional Queens, NY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1072

Salary: $75,000.00 Annually

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to serve as a long-term shift provider within DHS facilities across New York City. This role involves providing comprehensive mental health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom present with chronic mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience working in community psychiatry, be comfortable with underserved populations, and demonstrate the flexibility and professionalism needed to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This role is a part time position, you must be able to dedicate 24 hours a week to this position with at least one week day and one weekend day.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for shelter residents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management.
• Provide short-term and long-term psychiatric care, including crisis stabilization.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (case managers, social workers, primary care providers, DHS staff).
• Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement activities, and clinical supervision.
• Refer patients to higher levels of care or community resources as needed.
• Provide psycho education to clients, families, and staff regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication adherence.
• Remain on-call for shift-based clinical needs as required (depending on assignment site)

Qualifications:

• Current NYS license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (PMHNP-BC required).
• DEA license and NPI number in good standing.
• Minimum 1–2 years of psychiatric experience, preferably in community mental health or shelter-based settings.
• Experience working with homeless, marginalized, or high-needs populations strongly preferred.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload effectively during assigned shifts.
• BLS/CPR certification.

Preferred Traits:

• Trauma-informed care approach
• Motivational interviewing and harm-reduction skills
• Familiarity with DHS systems or New York City public health infrastructure
• Flexibility to work at multiple DHS sites across the five boroughs