Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Bilingual Spanish
Queens County, New York•Part-time
$68 - $80 hourly
$68 - $80 hourly
About the Job
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Bilingual Spanish – Queens, NY
Location: Queens, NY
Employment Type: Part-time
Pay: $68 – $80/hour, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Part-time; flexible hours and days
Employment Type: Part-time
Pay: $68 – $80/hour, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Part-time; flexible hours and days
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team at a multi-specialty practice in Queens, NY. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients across the lifespan in a collaborative, whole-person care setting.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive pay of $68–$80/hour, based on experience.
- Benefits available (negotiable, depending on eligibility).
- Part-time with flexible hours and days.
- A collaborative, supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
- Meaningful work improving patient outcomes by providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to the community.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from an accredited program.
- Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
- Board Certified.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
- Bilingual in Spanish (required).
- Proficient in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, psychotherapy techniques, and electronic health records.
- Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, empathy, cultural competence, active listening, and the ability to work 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 on diagnoses, treatment options, medication side effects, and coping strategies.
- Collaborate with primary care physicians, therapists, social workers, and other specialists 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.