Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Full-Time
well behavioral healthNew York, NY
3 days ago
Occupations
Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesNurse PractitionersHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherIndustries
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health SpecialistsOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOffices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)$150,000–$180,000 annually
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JOB SUMMARY:
Well Behavioral Health (WBH) is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient mental health clinic based in Midtown Manhattan. The PMHNP provides psychiatricevaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care to adults presenting with seriousmental illness, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and general mental health conditions, working in close collaboration with our therapy and care coordination teams. This is a core clinical role within a growing clinic — the PMHNP will carry the primary psychiatriccaseload and help shape prescribing protocols, medication workflows, and the integration of psychiatric care into WBH's treatment model.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for new and existing clinicclients• Provide ongoing medication management, including monitoring for efficacy, side effects, andadherence• Treat a clinically diverse caseload including serious mental illness (psychotic disorders, bipolardisorder, treatment-resistant depression), trauma and dissociative presentations, eating disorders, and general outpatient mental health conditions• Coordinate care with individual therapists, group facilitators, and admissions staff as part of anintegrated treatment team; participate in case conferences and treatment plan reviews• Complete documentation in accordance with OMH Part 599 (MHOTRS) regulatory requirementsand clinic timelines, including psychiatric assessments, treatment plan contributions, and progressnotes• Order and interpret relevant labs; coordinate with primary care and outside prescribers asclinically indicated• Manage medication-related communication between sessions, including refill requests andpharmacy coordination, within clinic protocols• Provide services via telehealth consistent with 14 NYCRR Part 596• Participate in quality improvement, utilization review, and peer review activities as required byOMH and payer contractsQUALIFICATIONS• Current, unrestricted NYS license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner with certification in Psychiatry/Mental Health• ANCC board certification as PMHNP-BC• Active DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)• Eligible to enroll in NYS Medicaid and commercial payer panels• 3,600+ hours of qualifying NP practice experience (NYS full practice authority) required• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric prescribing experience; experience with SMI populations required• Clinical experience or demonstrated competence with trauma-related disorders and eatingdisorders strongly preferred; willingness to train within WBH's clinical model required• Comfort working within an integrated, team-based outpatient model where prescribing andtherapy are coordinated, not siloed• Strong documentation practices and familiarity with EHR-based workflows; experience in an OMHArticle 31/MHOTRS setting a plusSCHEDULE & COMPENSATION• Full-time: 32–40 hours per week, virtual/telehealth• Compensation: $150,000–$180,000 annually, commensurate with experience• Benefits package including health insurance and PTOWORKING CONDITIONS• Virtual/telehealth position delivered through WBH's OMH-approved telehealth program• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$150,000–$180,000 annually
Experience level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Industry
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
Posted
3 days ago
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