Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyMental Health, Office of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleRegistered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), New York State Psychiatric Institute, P26750
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $115147 to $124138 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided.Employment TypeFull-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination.Appointment TypePermanent
Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities.Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel.Travel Percentage0%
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform.Duties DescriptionAs Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric, you will provide professional nursing services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Services may include, but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care. You will also participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team. You may also act as a charge nurse on a unit and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs, and narcotics.
Notes:
1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a license and current registration to practice nursing in New York State.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy.Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Additional Comments:
Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($66,951), an Increase Hiring Rate ($9,196), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000), and Down State Adjustment ($4,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($85,138), Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000) and the Down State Adjustment ($4,000).
Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment. 7% shift differential for evening shift. 10% shift differential for night shift.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Freqently Asked Questions
In New York, beyond the mandatory RN license, certifications like the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMHN-BC) credential significantly enhance job prospects. Such credentials demonstrate specialized expertise, often leading to higher pay and preferred hiring by institutions like New York State Job Services.
This role uniquely blends clinical nursing with mental health interventions, including patient counseling and case management. Unlike general RNs, psychiatric nurses often engage in behavioral health assessments and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans within mental health facilities, such as the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
Salaries typically range between $115,147 and $124,138 annually, reflecting salary grade 18 standards. Additional shift differentials—7% for evenings and 10% for nights—may increase total compensation, especially in full-time positions offered by agencies like New York State Job Services.
Mental health nursing in New York demands resilience to manage diverse psychiatric conditions amidst high patient volumes. The urban environment intensifies demands on nurses, requiring strong skills in crisis intervention, cultural competence, and adherence to strict licensing and regulatory standards.
Employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance, and generous paid leave policies. The position also offers retirement benefits and opportunities for professional advancement, creating a supportive framework for psychiatric nurses dedicated to mental health care.
The agency provides access to continuing education, staff training, and career advancement paths within mental health nursing. This commitment helps Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric professionals expand their clinical skills while fulfilling their duties in specialized psychiatric care settings.
Demand for psychiatric RNs in New York remains robust due to ongoing mental health needs. While competition exists, candidates with valid NY nursing licenses and specialized psychiatric experience find favorable opportunities, especially within state-run health services and psychiatric institutes.
This position typically entails zero percent travel, focusing on facility-based patient care. Nurses can expect to work primarily within assigned mental health units in New York, NY, minimizing commute variability but potentially requiring flexibility for shift differentials.
Higher living costs in New York City are partially offset by competitive salaries and geographic pay differentials for psychiatric nurses. The posted pay rates include adjustments reflecting the urban setting, helping to maintain a reasonable standard of living for mental health professionals.
This role emphasizes comprehensive nursing care tailored to psychiatric patients, including medication management, infection control, and acting as charge nurse on units. The integration within New York State's mental health system involves adherence to civil service classifications and unique regulatory frameworks.
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