Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Join a rapidly expanding behavioral health team dedicated to bringing high-quality psychiatric services directly to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities throughout Queens, New York. We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about improving the mental health and overall well-being of older adults while working within a collaborative, provider-focused environment. This is a 100% on-site opportunity that offers the chance to establish long-term relationships with patients, become an integral member of interdisciplinary care teams, and develop specialized expertise in geriatric psychiatry. If you're looking for a role that combines purpose-driven work, professional autonomy, and exceptional career potential, this opportunity provides an outstanding platform for long-term success.
Requirements
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Active and unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license
- DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment planning
- Ability to independently manage a psychiatric caseload while working collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Previous experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, post-acute care, or geriatric medicine preferred
- Experience treating dementia-related behaviors, chronic psychiatric illness, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and medically complex patients is highly desirable
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Passion for caring for aging adults and improving access to behavioral healthcare for vulnerable populations
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and routine follow-up visits for residents within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage psychiatric disorders affecting adult and geriatric patients, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, dementia-related behavioral symptoms, adjustment disorders, chronic mental illness, sleep disturbances, and behavioral complications associated with neurocognitive disorders
- Provide comprehensive psychopharmacology management, including medication initiation, dosage adjustments, monitoring for effectiveness, and management of side effects
- Assess residents experiencing behavioral changes, cognitive decline, agitation, aggression, hallucinations, mood instability, or other neuropsychiatric symptoms
- Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate psychiatric, medical, cognitive, functional, and psychosocial considerations
- Partner closely with attending physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, case managers, and medical directors to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and provide behavioral health recommendations to improve resident outcomes
- Educate residents, family members, caregivers, and facility staff regarding psychiatric diagnoses, medication management, behavioral interventions, and treatment expectations
- Promote continuity of psychiatric care while helping reduce unnecessary hospital transfers and behavioral crises
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance behavioral healthcare services within long-term care settings
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation with exceptional earning potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Continuing education and professional development assistance
- Comprehensive clinical and administrative support
- Long-term career advancement within a growing behavioral health organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
