Job Description

Job Description

LanceSoft is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a local contract job in Bronx, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: 08/28/2025
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, flexible
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Summary

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the Division of Behavioral Health / Remote and Hybrid opportunities available!

Responsibilities

• Provides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
• Collaborates with the staff psychiatrist, the nursing staff and technical personnel, as well as the counselors within the organization
• Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.
• Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist, as necessary.
• Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statues, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of experience related to the above describe duties.
• Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within the state of NY
• Must be able to work 25+ hours a week

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Long term contract, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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