Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Part-Time | 10 Hours per Week | On-Site
Seaford, NY

Join a Mission-Driven FQHC Making a Difference in the Community

At CEC Healthcare, we believe high-quality healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and person-centered. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to adults and children across the community, including specialized support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our behavioral health team at our Seaford outpatient clinic. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values meaningful patient relationships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community-based care.

Why Join Charles Evans Center?

• Flexible part-time schedule (10 hours per week); Friday day and evening hours preferred
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment
• Mission-driven organization serving underserved populations
• Opportunity to work within an integrated FQHC model
• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Malpractice insurance coverage provided
• Meaningful work that directly impacts the local community

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management services for individuals receiving behavioral health services within the FQHC setting. The PMHNP works closely with therapists and support staff to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
• Diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions across the lifespan
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with New York State regulations
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions as clinically appropriate
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate integrated care services and support each other to ensure patients are covered with medication needs.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, medications, and treatment recommendations
• Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives consistent with FQHC standards

Qualifications

• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority
• Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited program
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum of one (1) year of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience required; three (3) years preferred
• Experience in outpatient, community mental health, FQHC, or integrated care settings preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative care skills

About Our Behavioral Health Program

Our behavioral health team works within an integrated healthcare model focused on whole-person care. Providers have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving diverse patient populations in a supportive, mission-oriented environment committed to dignity, inclusion, and equitable access to care.

Apply today to join a team committed to improving lives through compassionate community healthcare.

CEC Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.