Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Great Neck, NY

A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) plays an important role in the mental health industry by providing specialized care to patients with mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression among others. They are responsible for assessing and diagnosing the mental condition of a patient, administering medication and treatments, and developing and implementing patient care plans. Their role also involves providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and teaching patients' families about their loved ones' condition and how to create a supportive home environment.

Before becoming a Psychiatric RN, individuals often have experience in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant. To become a Psychiatric RN, one must complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additional specialized training or certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing is highly recommended. Important skills required for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of mental health laws and ethics.

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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)

  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 9 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$220 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 12 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$220 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Licensed Psychiatric NP

  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 24 days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $89-$203 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

" Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $156-$220 an hour Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you...

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Behavioral Health FT Days

  • Belleville, NJ (23 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Belleville, NJ (23 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • moments ago

Compensation: $95,000 - $140,000, annually Compensation: $95,000 - $140,000, annually

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Albertson, NY (3 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Albertson, NY (3 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for...

Registered Nurse (RN), Mental Health Open Unit

  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Job Title: RN Location: Jersey City Medical Center Department Name: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit Req #: ... Status: Hourly Shift: Night Pay Range: $46.47 - $64.93 per hour Pay Transparency: The...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Positions Available in Brooklyn and Queens

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Clinics provide psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological therapy, as well as individual, group, family therapy, crisis intervention, medication management, case management and collateral sessions...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - New York (Remote)

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Have Active and unrestricted license and certification to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or 2+ years of psychiatry experience under the supervision of...

Remote Work

Registered Nurse - RN - Adolescent Psych

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (ACT Program)

  • Glen Cove, NY (8 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (8 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements: + Current NYS licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with a psychiatry specialty. + Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. + Ability to travel independently to meet clients...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The Psych NP will facilitate coordination of seamless behavioral health, medical, support and prevention services for program clients....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Summary The Child Center of NY is seeking a compassionate and experienced Bilingual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Mandarin/English) to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team....

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- Bilingual- Essex County NJ

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team....

RN Psych

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Great Neck, NY)
  • 5 days ago

RN Psych Travel Bronx, NY 10456 Posted 1 week ago Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Psych Shift: 3x12 Days Start Date: 07/09/2025 End Date: 10/08/2025 Duration: 13 Weeks Job Id: 58238607...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Great Neck, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Great Neck, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Great Neck, NY
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%