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20positions
$187kavg salary
Very Highdemand

Contract psychiatric NP positions in New York. Contract & locum tenens psychiatric NP assignments.

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Contract Positions in New York (20)

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (1099/NY)

Fort Health

$110/hr
New York, NYContractIn-Person

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Locums - Psych NP

Whitecap

$160/hr
New York, NYContractIn-Person

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Coeur d'Alene - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Gilder Search Group

$52-$69/hr
New York, NYContractIn-Person

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

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NY627L Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

FSC, Inc

New York, NYPart-TimeIn-Person

Posted 5 days ago

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NY403Lc - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

$100/hr
New York, NYIn-Person

Posted on Feb 24, 2026

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1099 Remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - ANCC or AANP

Seasoned Recruitment

New York, NYContractRemote

Posted 1 week ago

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PMHNP Locums Job in Brooklyn, New York

Jackson and Coker

New York, New YorkContractHybrid

Posted on Feb 27, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Hudson Valley, NY)

MDstaffers

New York, New YorkContractIn-Person

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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LOCUMS- Telepsych PMHNP

Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

New York, New YorkFull-TimeRemote

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Psych NP Locum Part-time Opportunity in Brooklyn, New York $$

Provider Healthcare

New York, New YorkPart-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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  • •Work with reputable staffing agencies (AMN, CompHealth)
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Why Contract?

Premium Pay

Contract rates are typically 30-60% higher than permanent positions — $85-$160+/hour.

Tax Advantages

1099 contractors can deduct travel, housing, CME, malpractice insurance, and home office expenses.

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Contract Careers in New York

Contract & locum tenens psychiatric NP assignments

Contract in New York

Contract & locum tenens psychiatric NP assignments. Work with reputable staffing agencies (AMN, CompHealth)

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Practice Authority

New York has reduced practice authority for NPs.

Premium Pay

Contract rates are typically 30-60% higher than permanent positions — $85-$160+/hour.

Tax Advantages

1099 contractors can deduct travel, housing, CME, malpractice insurance, and home office expenses.

Geographic Freedom

Try different cities, practice settings, and patient populations before committing long-term.

Salary & Compensation

Contract PMHNPs in New York earn $187k annually.

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New York at a Glance

New York

Population
8,804,190
Cost of Living
172
Median Income
$91k
Shortage
✓ No
Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City

Market

DemandVery High (75/100)
COL-Adjusted Salary
$109k($187k nom.)

Healthcare

NewYork-PresbyterianMount Sinai Health SystemNYU LangoneNorthwell HealthMontefiore

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Contract PMHNP Jobs in New York: Quick Facts

As of May 2026, there are 20 contract PMHNP positions available in New York, NY. The average salary for these positions is $187K per year, which is approximately $109K when adjusted for New York's cost of living index (172). New York has a population of 8,804,190 and has growing demand for mental health services. New York is a reduced practice authority state for nurse practitioners. The typical salary range for contract roles is $85-160/hr.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data. Updated May 2026.

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Contract PMHNP Jobs in New York — FAQ

How many contract PMHNP jobs are available in New York, NY?

As of May 2026, there are 20 contract PMHNP positions available in New York, NY. New positions are posted regularly as demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners continues to grow.

What is the average PMHNP salary in New York?

The average contract PMHNP salary in New York is approximately $187K per year. Adjusted for the local cost of living (index: 172), this equates to about $109K in purchasing power.

Does New York allow PMHNPs full practice authority?

New York has reduced practice authority for nurse practitioners. PMHNPs must practice under physician supervision for prescribing and some clinical decisions.

Is New York a good place for PMHNP careers?

New York has growing demand for mental health providers. With a population of 8,804,190 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro, New York offers access to major health systems including NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone.

What qualifications do I need for contract PMHNP jobs?

To work as a PMHNP in New York, you need: a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing, ANCC PMHNP-BC certification, an active RN and APRN license in New York, and DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.