Contract Positions in New York (6)
View All JobsClinical Operating Director, Behavioral Health
Lake Success, NY
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Greenport, NY
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
New York
Physician / Nurse Practitioner / New York / Locum or Permanent / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job
Brooklyn, New York
NP / Psychiatry / New York / Locum or Permanent / PMHNP Opportunity in the Bronx Job
Bronx, New York
NP / Psychiatry / New York / Locum tenens / Locums Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed in Upstate NY Job
Watertown, New York
Top Employers
- Bond Health Staffing1
- Hayman Daugherty Associates1
- MedElite1
- PM Pediatrics (Behavioral Health)1
- Third Space Therapy1
- Winston Resources1
Contract Tips
- •Negotiate contract length, extension clauses, and cancellation terms
- •Work with reputable staffing agencies for protection
- •Maintain your own benefits (health insurance, retirement)
- •Keep detailed records of all business expenses for tax deductions
- •Build relationships for contract-to-perm conversion opportunities
Why Contract?
Contract PMHNPs are paid hourly at rates above permanent staff, because no benefits are bundled.
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.
Why Choose Contract
Contract Careers in New York
Contract & temp-to-perm psychiatric NP positions
Premium Rates
Contract PMHNPs are paid hourly at rates above permanent staff, because no benefits are bundled.
Try Before You Commit
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
Tax Advantages
As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.
State Insights
New York at a Glance
Contract PMHNP positions in New York are typically defined-term W-2 engagements (90 days to 24 months) booked through staffing agencies, with agency-provided malpractice. Distinct from 1099 independent contracting, contract roles preserve employer payroll-tax handling and often include short-term health coverage, which is why the hourly rate and the salaried equivalent are not directly comparable. New York grants full practice authority with independent prescribing and no physician oversight. The 6 active postings reflect a smaller pool of openings for PMHNPs in New York.
New York PMHNPs with more than 3,600 hours of practice do not need a written practice agreement with a physician. Before that point, a written practice agreement and practice protocols are required.