<p>A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner opportunity is available in Syracuse, New York, embedded within an established outpatient behavioral health practice. This role offers a clinician-owned schedule, a full benefits package including retirement matching and parental leave, and professional development support — making it a strong fit for an NP seeking a stable, long-term psychiatric practice in upstate New York.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer matching</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO) with parental leave included</li> <li>Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to the Syracuse area</li> <li>Professional development assistance to support continuing education and licensure maintenance</li> <li>Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options</li> <li>Employee assistance program (EAP) for personal and professional support</li> <li>Employee referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role focused on outpatient behavioral health in the Syracuse, NY market</li> <li>Practice setting supports independent clinical decision-making within a collaborative team environment</li> <li>Professional development assistance signals an environment that invests in ongoing clinical growth and subspecialty exposure</li> <li>Parental leave policy reflects a culture supportive of work-life balance and long-term retention</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of New York, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Board certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP-BC through ANCC) required or board eligibility</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate program</li> <li>Comfort managing a broad psychiatric patient population across the outpatient continuum</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Syracuse sits at the geographic center of New York State, offering a cost of living well below that of New York City while providing access to a vibrant mid-size city with a strong university presence, including Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University. The region features four distinct seasons, proximity to the Finger Lakes wine country, the Adirondacks, and Lake Ontario, and a well-regarded public and private school system — an appealing combination for clinicians seeking an affordable, culturally rich community with easy access to outdoor recreation and major Northeast corridors.</p>