Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Smith Arnold Partners

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New York, NY, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 21, 2026 Last posted January 21, 2026
Job description

LOCATION: MANHATTAN NY

SEND RESUME OR EMAIL TO: ALEXG @ SMITHARNOLD.COM VP PMHNP RECRUITMENT OR CALL 914-774-8202

 

 

Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization making a real impact in New York City.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of an ACT Team serving adults in a Manhattan shelter setting, providing high-quality psychiatric care to a vulnerable population. The organization values flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance, offering a part-time schedule with strong hourly compensation, no on-call responsibilities, and full transportation support. You’ll be supported by a multidisciplinary team, modern EMR tools, and leadership that welcomes both experienced clinicians and motivated new graduates with psychiatric RN backgrounds.


Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Location: Manhattan Shelter ACT Team 
Salary + Benefits:
•    $85–$100 per hour
•    Part-time: 3 days per week (approximately 21 hours)
•    Flexible schedule (8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
•    Malpractice insurance provided
•    100% employer-paid unlimited MetroCard
•    Vehicle available if needed for work duties
•    Possible benefits package (based on eligibility)
•    No on-call responsibilities


Responsibilities of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
•    Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for adult patients (primarily ages 18+)
•    Manage and monitor a monthly caseload of approximately 34 patients
•    Provide psychiatric care as part of an ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) team
•    Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient stability and treatment goals
•    Document all clinical encounters accurately using the Foothold Awards EMR system
•    Participate in team meetings twice per week at the Manhattan location
•    Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a shelter-based setting


Requirements of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
•    Active New York State PMHNP license
•    Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
•    Eligible for and able to obtain DEA registration
•    Experience working with adult psychiatric populations preferred
•    Open to new graduates with prior psychiatric RN experience
•    Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
•    Ability to work effectively in a team-based, community mental health setting

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Provide psychiatric evaluations and care as part of a community mental health team in Manhattan.

Job title

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Experience level

open to new graduates with psychiatric RN experience

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

New York, NY, with flexible, part-time work in Manhattan

Salary

$85–$100 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

New York State PMHNP licenseboard certificationDEA registration

Preferred skills

teamworkdocumentationclinical assessmentcommunication

Specializations

psychiatrycommunity healthmental health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City