Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Flexible Schedule Available)
Syracuse, NY | Part-time or Full-time, Evenings and Weekends
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in Syracuse, NY, dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care for children and adolescents. Work in a dynamic setting that includes both inpatient units and a pediatric emergency department. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about mental health and looking for flexibility in their work schedule.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you will engage directly with young patients in both inpatient and emergency settings. Collaborating closely with a child psychiatrist, you'll be part of a supportive team, ensuring the highest standard of care. The position offers flexibility with part-time or full-time hours and includes shifts during evenings and weekends to cater to diverse patient needs.
Position Highlights
✓ Flexible scheduling with part-time or full-time hours
✓ Collaborative team environment with child psychiatrist support
✓ Opportunities to work in both inpatient and pediatric emergency settings
✓ Personalized practice approach with choice in schedule and patient load
✓ Friendly and collaborative work culture
✓ Emphasis on professional growth and development
✓ Access to on-site daycare and fitness facilities
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in pediatric psychiatry as either a Nurse Practitioner or a Registered Nurse. A passion for community health, academic medicine, and innovative treatment methods will help you thrive in this role. If you are mission-driven and eager to make a difference in the lives of young patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Next Steps
If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive and flexible environment, we encourage you to apply. The interview process is designed to be thorough yet welcoming, ensuring a good fit for both you and our team. Apply today to join our mission in delivering exceptional mental health care.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $130k–$150k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $150,000
- 29 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in New York
- $145,000
- 8 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 position in Syracuse, New York 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 October 27, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $130k–$150k 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 29 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 New York?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including New York's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate New York 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.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 10/27/2026