Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Bilingual Spanish

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.