Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About the job
- A master's degree in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program is required.
- Must be currently licensed in New York State as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
- Must be currently certified with the Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe medication.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff.
- Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and psychopharmacological treatment skills.
- Strong clinical skills working with individuals with mental illness.
- Ability to assist children and adults of diverse backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
- Must be registered as a New York State Medicaid provider and have a Drug Enforcement Administration number and an individual National Provider Identifier number.
- Perform psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management of clients.
- Prescribe or recommend medication or other forms of treatment or related therapeutic procedures.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess clients' clinical problems and health care needs.
- Order laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures.
- Refer clients to specialized health resources for treatment.
- Perform crisis intervention.
- Communicate with healthcare professionals, families, and staff members to ensure ongoing quality delivery of health services.
- May be asked to cover other sites if necessary.
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
About the company
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center provides mental health care services in New York City, focusing on underserved communities. The center offers therapy and counseling delivered by bilingual, multicultural staff who live in the neighborhoods served, and stays open seven days a week to improve access. Clients receive in-person services through a network of clinicians in local communities, with ongoing outreach to reduce barriers to care. The company differentiates itself by its emphasis on cultural and linguistic accessibility, proximity to neighborhoods, and consistent availability. Its goal is to improve the quality and accessibility of mental health care for NYC's underserved populations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NYPCC's 2026 awards support hiring, retention, and employer brand with clinicians.
- Open seven days weekly expands access, utilization, and referral capture in dense boroughs.
- Telehealth by phone or video broadens reach for patients facing travel or scheduling barriers.
What critics are saying
- The 2021 cyberattack exposed PHI for 28,000 people, damaging trust and compliance costs.
- Liset Grant's False Claims Act suit shows billing and reimbursement scrutiny risk.
- A future Medicaid audit could threaten nonprofit funding and trigger operational disruption.
What makes New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center unique
- NYPCC offers open seven-day telehealth and in-person mental health care across New York City.
- It won MHA's 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, fifth straight year.
- City & State named NYPCC a 2026 top workplace and top healthcare organization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Remote Work Options