Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PT) (71108)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PT) (71108) Salary $100.00 Hourly Location Brooklyn, NY, NY Job Type Part-Time Staff Job Number 202600403 Division Division of Student Affairs Department Counseling Center Closing Date 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern About Pratt Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY). Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are: - Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,- Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,- Adaptable and resilient global stewards,- Inquisitive and compassionate community members. Description The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serves as a core member of Pratt Institute's new Integrated Student Health Center team, which combines medical and mental health services. This position is open only to a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), reflecting a commitment to flexible, high-quality, and evidence-based mental healthcare. The Provider will deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive psychiatric care to a diverse and creative college student population, with a strong emphasis on integration and collaboration with primary care providers and counseling staff. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in young adult mental health and be enthusiastic about working within a holistic, coordinated-care model typical of a college setting. Examples of Duties Direct Clinical Services (75%) - Evaluation & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including clinical interviews and history-taking, for students presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use issues, eating disorders). Diagnose mental health disorders using the DSM-5/ICD-10.- Treatment Planning & Management: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Provide psychopharmacological management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications.- Coordination of Care: Collaborate directly with clinical staff within the Student Wellness Center to ensure seamless and holistic patient care.- Consultation: Provide high-level psychiatric consultation, support, and intervention during urgent and emergent student mental health crises, including risk assessment, safety planning, and facilitation of appropriate disposition (e.g., hospitalization or higher level of care referral).- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records for all clinical encounters, including assessments, treatment plans, prescriptions, and progress notes, using the Electronic Medical Rec