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Job description
Salary: $100.00 Hourly
Location : Brooklyn, NY, NY
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number:
Division: Division of Student Affairs
Department: Counseling Center
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/ :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 Record (EMR) system in compliance with HIPAA and institutional standards
Consultation, Collaboration, & Outreach (25%) Interdisciplinary Consultation: Serve as the primary clinical psychiatric resource for the Student Wellness Center and Counseling Services staff, offering consultation on complex student cases, treatment options, and standards of psychiatric care.
System Collaboration: Partner with the Institute's Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) regarding students with complex medical/psychiatric needs or those requiring a higher level of care.
Policy Development: Contribute expertise to the establishment of departmental policy regarding psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, referral, confidentiality, and quality improvement (QI) studies.
Psycho-education: Consult as needed in wellness initiatives, workshops, and outreach efforts in collaboration with Health Promotion and other campus partners to educate the student body on mental health, self-care, and resilience-building
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from an accredited program.
Licensure : Current, unrestricted Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York AND a current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with prescriptive privileges (DEA) in the State of New York.
Board Certification: National certification as a PMHNP (ANCC/AANP-certified).Other: Current, unrestricted Federal DEA license; current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
Experience & Skills Requirements: Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience.
Experience working in a college counseling setting or in a community mental health center is strongly preferred.
Clinical Specializations: Demonstrated expertise, knowledge, and professional interest in one or more areas relevant to a diverse college population, such as: trauma/sexual assault, substance use/harm reduction, men's mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, identity development, or the unique needs of artists/designers.
Core Competencies: Demonstrated excellence in brief therapy models, crisis management, cultural humility , trauma informed approach and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
Expertise in assessing and treating common mental health issues relevant to a rigorous academic environment (e.g., ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders).
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including proficiency in medical charting and correspondence using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to work positively and cooperatively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, integrated healthcare environment. The ability to be clear, concise, courteous, concrete, and considerate in communicating.
Supplemental Information
This is a part-time hourly position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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