Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About the role
In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, allowing you to build meaningful connections with the individuals you serve. You will have the opportunity to conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and implementing Medicare compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for psychotropic medications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and LTC best practices
- Implement and document Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction (GDR) strategies
- Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behavioral disturbances
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and facility leadership
- Complete accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using the electronic medical record (EMR) system
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license
- Valid DEA registration
- Strong clinical judgment and comfort working in LTC environments
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality psychiatric care
Skills
This role requires the ability to work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to ensure coordinated psychiatric care, as well as maintain complete and timely documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) and follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for psychiatric documentation and care delivery.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
- APA-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Annual stipend for continuing education units
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Access to geriatric-specific psychiatric training and specialty resources
- Robust administrative support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Pay
Competitive compensation model
Employer coverage of 50% of Liability insurance premiums