Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults. As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions—including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans—proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities. Founded in 2021, we now serve 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states with a team of over 1,000 clinicians and professionals.

About the role

We’re reimagining how seniors receive compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Curana Health, you’ll provide high-quality mental health support across Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL) communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults while enjoying a supportive environment and true work-life balance. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team to deliver personalized psychiatric services, ensuring continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care within SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
• Partner with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Assess and manage the mental health needs of residents, perform physical exams, and gather complete medical histories.
• Order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests, make preliminary diagnoses, and develop effective therapeutic care plans for mental and physical health.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments; provide injections as necessary.
• Educate patients and families on medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.
• Collaborate with physicians and facility teams to address acute psychiatric and medical needs promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active DEA license.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• This role requires travel to and from assigned facilities. A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future with 30 days’ notice. Periodic motor vehicle record (MVR) checks may be conducted.

Benefits

• Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.
• Autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support.
• Cutting-edge care model and data-driven tools with AI solutions to better understand and manage patient needs.
• Streamlined communication with smart texting and modern tech platforms.
• Professional development, including CME support and quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes.
• Work-life balance supported by generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
• UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support.

Full-time employees are eligible for Curana Health’s full benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits as applicable.