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Atlas Search

Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Atlas Search, Queens Village

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Hourly Salary: $130/hr - $180/hr (varies depending on years of experience)

Inpatient & Outpatient Behavioral Health Addiction Treatment Focus

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services in a part-time capacity across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, including programs focused on opioid use disorder and substance use treatment. This role offers a highly flexible schedule and the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary treatment team delivering evidence-based psychiatric care.

This position requires approximately 10 hours per week, split across two days. Services may be provided across up to three program locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Diagnose and treat a full range of psychiatric and substance use disorders, with a strong focus on opioid use disorder.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nurses, and case management staff to ensure integrated, coordinated care.
  • Provide crisis assessment and stabilization support as needed.
  • Monitor patient progress, response to treatment, and medication adherence.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case consultations.
  • Support continuity of care through appropriate referrals, transitions, and coordination with community providers.
  • Uphold all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards of psychiatric care.

Schedule & Coverage

  • Part-Time: Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Schedule: Two flexible days per week (open to any weekday)
  • Setting: Combination of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health

Required Qualifications

  • Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New York State.
  • Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
  • Experience treating individuals with substance use disorders, including opioid addiction, strongly preferred.
  • Comfort working across both inpatient and outpatient care environments.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.

Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.

If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here.