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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Full Time Hybrid (1 wkend day)

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center

#Multidisciplinary Team #Clinical Excellence #Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Loan Forgiveness #DEA Certification #Diagnostic Tests #Medicaid Provider

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The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced clinical psychiatric nursing care, including performing psychiatric evaluations, ongoing medication management, prescribing treatments, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests. Responsibilities also involve performing crisis intervention and communicating with various stakeholders to ensure quality health service delivery.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program and hold current New York State licensure as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, along with DEA certification for prescribing medication. Essential qualifications include strong clinical, assessment, and psychopharmacological treatment skills, and registration as a NY State Medicaid provider.

postgraduate degreeAssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationIndependent WorkCrisis InterventionPrescribing MedicationClinical SkillsDiagnostic SkillsMedication ManagementPsychiatric EvaluationsTeam-Based CareTeam WorkDiagnostic Tests InterpretationCollaborative WorkSpanish (Preferred)Psychopharmacological Treatment

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Company DescriptionAbout NYPCCNew York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is New York State’s largest community mental health clinic, serving more than 15,000 clients each month through accessible in-person and telehealth services.
With over 50 years of experience, we remain deeply committed to clinical excellence and meaningful care for the communities we serve.In 2025, NYPCC was recognized by City & State as both a Top Place to Work and a Top Mental Health Care Provider in New York, and we are proud to hold Mental Health America’s Platinum Bell Seal.
These honors reflect our mission-driven culture and our strong emphasis on employee well-being, professional growth, and lasting impact.Why Work For NYPCC:Excellent RatesFlexible ScheduleAmazing Workplace CultureOpportunity to Give Back to the CommunityJob Stability and Growth OpportunitiesFull Benefits Available for Full-Time PositionsNYPCC Health and Wellness EventsAre You a Good Fit?We are currently seeking warm and empathetic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
Full-Time hybrid positions are available with flexible scheduling.The position will be based out of the following location: 102 Pilling St.
Brooklyn.
Job DescriptionAs a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, and under the supervision of a psychiatrist (if required), the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced clinical psychiatric nursing care, including:Performing psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management of clientsPrescribing or recommending medication or other forms of treatment or related therapeutic proceduresOrdering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess clients' clinical problems and health care needsOrdering laboratory tests and other diagnostic proceduresReferring clients to specialized health resources for treatmentPerforming crisis interventionCommunicating with healthcare professionals, families, and staff members to ensure ongoing quality delivery of health servicesMay be asked to cover other sites if necessaryQualificationsMaster’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program is requiredMust be currently licensed in New York State as a psychiatric nurse practitionerMust be currently certified with the DEA to prescribe medication.Bilingual in English and Spanish is not required but preferredExcellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staffExcellent assessment, diagnostic and psychopharmacological treatment skillsStrong clinical skills working with individuals with mental illnessDedication to team-based careProven ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist children and adults of diverse backgrounds, ages, ethnicities and sexual preferences.Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider.

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