Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New York
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand across health systems, community mental health centers, outpatient behavioral health clinics, and correctional health settings at every level from new graduates through senior clinicians. Most hiring is concentrated in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where large employers such as NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, and Montefiore Medical Center maintain ongoing psychiatric NP needs. The most in-demand specialties are child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and community mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full time Monday – Friday schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
- Provide brief interventions and behavioral management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated compensation range of $150,000 – $200,000 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Base salary plus productivity, W2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted New York license as a PMHNP-C or Psych PA-C
- Active DEA or willingness to obtain
- Open to new grad or experienced PMHNPs or Psych PAs
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
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Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Just a short drive away from Syracuse and beautiful Adirondack Park, Utica is considered to be the socio-economic hub of Oneida County and offers small-town charm, abundant industry, affordable housing, ample recreational opportunities, and a culturally diverse community. Located in Central New York and at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, Utica offers plenty of outdoor activities for every season. Take a trip to the Utica Zoo or catch an AHL Utica Comets game. During warm months enjoy water sports at Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, or the Finger Lakes. During the cold months, enjoy winter sports like ice skating, snowboarding, ice fishing, hockey and skiing.
Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full time Monday – Friday schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
- Provide brief interventions and behavioral management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated compensation range of $150,000 – $200,000 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Base salary plus productivity, W2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted New York license as a PMHNP-C or Psych PA-C
- Active DEA or willingness to obtain
- Open to new grad or experienced PMHNPs or Psych PAs
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Just a short drive away from Syracuse and beautiful Adirondack Park, Utica is considered to be the socio-economic hub of Oneida County and offers small-town charm, abundant industry, affordable housing, ample recreational opportunities, and a culturally diverse community. Located in Central New York and at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, Utica offers plenty of outdoor activities for every season. Take a trip to the Utica Zoo or catch an AHL Utica Comets game. During warm months enjoy water sports at Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, or the Finger Lakes. During the cold months, enjoy winter sports like ice skating, snowboarding, ice fishing, hockey and skiing.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license with psychiatric-mental health specialty certification required
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Prescriptive authority registration with the New York State Education Department
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in New York?
To become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in New York, you must earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a psychiatric-mental health specialty, then pass the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board exam. Licensure is issued by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions, which also requires a separate application for prescriptive authority. New York does not participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so out-of-state practitioners must apply directly for a New York license.
How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in New York?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in New York earn a median of about $153,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $112,730 for the lowest 10% to over $198,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurse practitioners in New York?
Employers hiring psychiatric nurse practitioners in New York right now include Supportive Care, Cordial health, and Mensana Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's large integrated health systems and its dense network of community mental health clinics create consistent demand across both inpatient and outpatient settings throughout the state.
Which New York cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?
The cities with the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in New York are New York, Bronx, and Syracuse. New York City dominates the distribution because of its concentration of academic medical centers, public hospital systems, and community behavioral health organizations, while Buffalo and Albany generate steady openings through regional health systems and state-operated psychiatric facilities anchoring those markets.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in New York?
Yes, but they are less common than in many other fields because psychiatric nurse practitioner work typically requires direct patient evaluation, prescribing, and crisis assessment that most employers conduct in person. About 61% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the roles most likely to offer remote or telehealth arrangements are medication management follow-ups and talk therapy adjuncts with established patients at outpatient practices.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or residency fellowship program, and NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, and Montefiore Medical Center all run structured onboarding tracks for new psychiatric NPs. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at New York behavioral health sites have a clear advantage when applying to those same organizations. Moving from a registered nurse role in an inpatient psychiatric unit is a common lateral entry point, and holding full New York prescriptive authority at the time of application strengthens every new-grad application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty focus below and apply directly to the ones that match.
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