Psychiatry - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program - Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Syracuse, NY

St. Josephs Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Per Diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP BC) to join our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) team in Syracuse, NY. This advanced practice role is essential in assessing, diagnosing, and stabilizing patients experiencing acute behavioral health crises while working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Position Details:

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients within a high-acuity setting
• Facilitate appropriate referrals for inpatient admission or outpatient psychiatric follow up
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic interventions and crisis stabilization
• Document clinical assessments and treatment interventions in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standard

Opportunity Highlights:

• Location: St. Josephs Hospital - Syracuse, NY
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other emergency department staff to ensure coordinated care
• Meaningful, mission-driven work with a population that needs immediate and compassionate care

Qualifications:

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP BC)
• Experience in emergency psychiatry, acute care, crisis stabilization, or behavioral health preferred, not required
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast paced team environment
• Commitment to high-quality, patient centered psychiatric care

Compensation:

• $75.00 per hour
• The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include potential productivity bonuses, quality performance incentives, or other forms of cash compensation. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and market factors in accordance with State law.
• Malpractice insurance coverage included.