Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Queens, NY (#3437)

Location: Queens, NY
Employment Type: Part-time
Hourly Rate: $68 to $80 per hour

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Queens, New York. This role focuses on providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients across the lifespan in a collaborative setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $68 to $80 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive and Negotiable (Depends on Eligibility)
• Work Schedule: This is a part-time position. The hours and days are flexible.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to the community.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Must have a New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• Certification: Must be Board Certified.
• Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, psychotherapy techniques, and electronic health records.
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural competence, active listening, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including patient interviews, mental status examinations, and medical history reviews.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of mental health disorders across the lifespan, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, and substance use disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and lifestyle interventions.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications as appropriate, ensuring patient safety and adherence.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication side effects, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians, therapists, social workers, and other specialists within the multi-specialty practice to ensure integrated, whole-person care.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in electronic medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with advancements in psychopharmacology, evidence-based therapies, and mental health best practices through continuing education.