Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient

Job ID: RQ00001553
New London, CT
Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatry
Permanent/Full-Timeoutpatient

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Evening Shifts (No Call Required)

Location: New London, CT

Schedule: Mon-Fri 5:00 PM-10:00 PM or Mon-Thurs 5:00 PM-10:00 PM with optional Saturday hours

About the Opportunity

Join a renowned community health organization with a rich history of serving children and families in Connecticut. Located at their New London Urgent Crisis Center, this role focuses on providing compassionate psychiatric care to children and adolescents in an outpatient setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to work evening shifts with no on-call responsibilities, making it ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will provide vital mental health services to young patients in a crisis setting. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include evaluating and managing psychiatric disorders, conducting medication management, and performing initial evaluations. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated care team, including therapists and case managers, to ensure comprehensive patient care. The center manages a low-volume patient flow, allowing for focused and impactful interactions with each child or adolescent.

Position Highlights

✓ Flexible evening hours with no on-call duty

✓ Collaborative team environment with therapists and clinical staff

✓ Focus exclusively on children and adolescents

✓ Manageable patient volume for quality care

✓ Option to add Saturday hours for additional income

✓ Onsite role ensures team integration and support

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive and negotiable salary
  • Pro-rated health, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Retirement plan with 4% employer match
  • Paid time off, CME time, and stipend
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and adolescents in psychiatric settings. While prior experience in crisis or outpatient care is preferred, we are open to considering dedicated professionals from out of state who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients.

    Next Steps

    Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to join a supportive team dedicated to transforming lives. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to find the best fit for both you and our organization.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $140k+
    Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $150,000
    30 openings with a range
    Median midpoint in Connecticut
    $155,000
    6 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient position in New London, Connecticut still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
    What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $140k+ to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 30 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in Connecticut?
    APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Connecticut's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Connecticut board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.