Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) (Full-Time, Hybrid - Albany, NY)

Brightline•Albany, NY

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Brightline is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join their care team. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and their families. The position is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week of in-person care at the Albany, New York Clinic. The practice emphasizes thoughtful patient care, including structured diagnostic series and 30-minute medication management visits for relationship-building. The role reports to the Medical Director with support from the Chief Medical Officer, and includes weekly individual and team-based group supervision to support clinician development and clinical quality.

Requirements

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC); board-eligible candidates with a clear certification timeline will be considered.
Minimum 2–3 years of post-training clinical experience specifically in pediatric mental health.
Active DEA license with demonstrated comfort prescribing stimulants and other controlled substances in a pediatric population.
Active New York state license, or willingness to obtain one with administrative and financial support provided.
Expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents, including complex diagnostic presentations.
Working knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches in pediatric psychiatry, including familiarity with ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, ASD, and trauma.
Warm, engaging clinical style with a genuine commitment to family-centered care and therapeutic relationship-building.
Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills — comfortable working alongside therapists, psychologists, coaches, and care operations staff as true peers.
Culturally responsive and equity-centered approach to clinical care.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share clinical reasoning across professional disciplines clearly and constructively.
Comfort and enthusiasm for technology-forward care delivery, including telehealth platforms, EHR systems, and AI-assisted tools.
Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
Strong documentation habits with the ability to meet turnaround expectations without sacrificing quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a hybrid in-person and virtual clinical model.
Familiarity with or prior use of AI documentation tools or clinical decision support platforms.
Licensure in additional New York metro states or openness to cross-licensure with administrative support.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive three-part diagnostic evaluations, including separate sessions with caregivers, the child or adolescent, and a feedback session.
Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management via 30-minute follow-up visits, using psychotherapy add-on codes.
Complete thorough biopsychosocial intake evaluations, incorporating psychiatric history, medical history, psychosocial functioning, family systems, cultural context, and relevant environmental factors.
Conduct risk assessments related to suicidality, self-harm, harm to others, abuse, neglect, and safety concerns, and initiate appropriate clinical interventions.
Apply trauma-informed, equity-centered, and culturally responsive practices across all clinical interactions.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including stimulants and other controlled substances, in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and clinical protocols.
Collaborate closely with therapists, testing psychologists, coaches, and other non-clinical team members to deliver coordinated, holistic care.
Participate in case consultations, treatment planning discussions, and team meetings.
Communicate clearly and effectively across professional backgrounds.
Contribute to a team culture of psychological safety, mutual respect, and shared accountability.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of session notes, care plans, medication decisions, and progress updates within the electronic health record system.
Utilize AI-assisted documentation tools, including an AI scribe.
Adhere to documentation standards and turnaround expectations.
Partner effectively with non-clinical care operations staff on scheduling, patient communication, and care logistics.
Engage with the evolving technology stack, including AI tools, telehealth platforms, and clinical decision support features.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Contribute clinical perspective to team discussions about care model improvement, protocol development, and patient experience.