Psychiatry - NP job located in New York

Urgent Locum Tenens PMHNP Job in New York City

Details/Requirements:
--Locum Tenens Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
--Adult (18+), SMI-focused
--Start ASAP | ~2 months through June(potential extension) | 20-30 hours a week

Client Overview:
--Client is a mental health organization focused on treating serious mental illness (SMI) through a fully integrated, wraparound care model. They are rapidly expanding with multiple NYC clinics and strong health system partnerships.

Location:
--Upper East Side

Schedule & Volume:
--Clinic hours Monday–Thursday preferred (low Friday volume)
--Daily schedule: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
--Approximately 4 patients per day
--Visit length: ~1 hour (evaluations and medication management)
--Ideally in person; limited hybrid flexibility

Practice Setting:
--Integrated, team-based outpatient care model working closely with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, dietitians, and community health workers.

Clinical Responsibilities:
--Manage behavioral health care across recovery phases
--Develop individualized medical and psychosocial treatment plans
--Provide ongoing consultations, primarily in person with occasional virtual visits
--Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams
--Address social determinants impacting patient outcomes

Candidate Requirements:
--Active, unrestricted New York license and DEA
--Experience treating adults with serious mental illness
--Medicaid and Medicare enrollment
--Clozapine REMS certification or willingness to obtain
--Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary care experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
--Fully integrated care model (not a referral network)
--Manageable caseload with meaningful clinical depth
--Strong clinical infrastructure and team-based support
--Ongoing training and mentorship via large NY health system
--Opportunity to contribute to innovation and outcomes research in SMI care
--Sustainability-focused practice model