Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (HELPS Program)

Madison County, NY; Village of Canastota (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

No on-call responsibilities

No nights or weekends

Full-time outpatient practice

Private office space

Job summary

Madison County, NY seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join an outpatient behavioral health team serving children and adults. The PMHNP will enjoy substantial clinical independence, collaborative teamwork, and a work‑life balanced schedule.

Highlights include a $130,000 annual salary for 2026, no on-call, no nights or weekends, and opportunities to work with both children and adults within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and remain valid.
• Current NYS Education Department Psychiatry NP certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current national NP certification from an approved certifying body (AANPCB/ANCC).

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and treatments for children and adults in an outpatient setting.
• Develop and implement individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric care and medication management within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Participate in case conferences as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

RN license - NY

NY Psychiatry NP credential

National NP certification (AANPCB/ANCC)

Job description

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient behavioral health team and provide high-quality psychiatric care to a diverse caseload of children and adults.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PMHNP who values clinical independence, work-life balance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• $130,000 annual hiring salary for 2026, negotiable based on experience
• Significant clinical independence in the delivery of psychiatric services
• No on‑call responsibilities
• No nights or weekends
• Full‑time, outpatient practice
• Opportunity to work with both children and adults
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Participation in case conferences as needed
• Eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment Program, subject to program requirements
• Managerial/Confidential (M/C) position with an M/C benefit package
• 14 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
• Company Paid malpractice liability insurance
• Private Office Space and assigned RN to assist with daily tasks

The Role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric services to an outpatient caseload of children and adults. The position offers substantial independence in clinical practice while providing the opportunity to collaborate with other behavioral health professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing psychiatric evaluation and treatment to children and adults in an outpatient setting
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
• Providing ongoing psychiatric care and medication management within the scope of practice
• Collaborating with members of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Participating in case conferences as needed
• Maintaining timely and appropriate clinical documentation
• Performing other related duties consistent with the role

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners have significant independence in this position. Administrative supervision is provided by the Director of Community Mental Health Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A. Possession of a current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York at the time of application, with maintenance of such license and registration for the duration of appointment; and
• B. Possession of current certification by the New York State Education Department in the Psychiatry specialty area to practice as a Nurse Practitioner; and
• C. Possession of current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a national certifying body that has established standards for Nurse Practitioners, including certification through either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) at the time of appointment and for the duration of appointment.