Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ProSource Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ProSource Talent is seeking a culturally responsive Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate, person-centered behavioral health care in a community-based health center in New York. The role emphasizes social justice, health equity, and improving access for underserved populations.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and rigorous clinical documentation within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license.
• MSN in Nursing with psychiatric certification.
• DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience treating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and experience serving diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and risk assessments.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the care team.
• Provide crisis intervention and support medication-assisted treatment.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Risk assessment

Medication management

Cultural competence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Social justice

Education

MSN in Nursing (psychiatric)

Psychiatric certification

Active NYS NP license

DEA registration

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

We are actively seeking a culturally responsive Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, person-centered care within a community-based health center. This role is ideal for a clinician committed to social justice, health equity, and improving access to behavioral healthcare for diverse and historically underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and risk assessments
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide crisis intervention and support medication-assisted treatment
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Active New York State Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license
• Master of Science in Nursing and appropriate psychiatric certification
• DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification
• Experience treating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions
• Demonstrated cultural competence and experience serving racially, culturally, economically, and clinically diverse communities
• Strong commitment to social justice, health equity, and trauma-informed care