Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Psych NP

YAI

. Perform psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning, with a strong focus on patient monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration. Holds advanced qualifications and certifications essential for providing high-quality psychiatric care.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner CertificationMedication ManagementClinical Experience (3,600 Hours)NextGen EHR FamiliarityDEA Registration

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsTreatment PlanningLaboratory Test InterpretationPatient MonitoringMedication Efficacy Assessment

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

NextGen EHR

Certifications & Qualifications

National Board CertificationBLS CertificationValid DEA Registration

Industry Keywords

Advanced Practice NurseI/DD Patient PopulationNew York LicensureMedicare RegistrationNYS Medicaid Registration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
Determine diagnoses, develop treatment plans, measure progress, and adjust plans as needed
Monitor patients for medication efficacy and potential side effects
Order and interpret laboratory tests
Consult with patients’ primary care physicians to coordinate care
Partner with care team members, including nurses, medical assistants, and social workers
Complete EHR documentation and administrative tasks accurately and promptly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in nursing, or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, with a psychiatric nurse practitioner specialization
Current national board certification
Valid DEA registration and current New York licensure as an advanced practice nurse
BLS certification
Active Medicare and NYS Medicaid registration
Minimum of 3,600 hours of clinical experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner
3+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner
Familiarity with the NextGen EHR
Experience with the I/DD patient population
Availability Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM