Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Manhattan & Bronx)
About The Position
We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide on -site behavioral health services within skilled nursing and extended care facilities. As the fastest growing provider of psychiatry services to the nursing home and long -term care (LTC) space in the Northeast, our organization is expanding rapidly and offers providers meaningful clinical opportunity with long -term stability. This position provides a highly structured weekday schedule, strong clinical autonomy, and the ability to manage a consistent adult and geriatric patient panel in a non -hospital setting. It is a financially lucrative opportunity for a provider who is comfortable practicing independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes long -term stabilization, medication optimization, and continuity of psychiatric care within a supportive care model. We offer an extensive clinical support system backed by Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and on -staff Psychiatrists who are readily available for collaboration, case review, and guidance. Our infrastructure is designed to set providers up for long -term success through structured onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing clinical resources.
Requirements
- Board -certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Active, unrestricted state license
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently while remaining team -oriented
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long -term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or rehabilitation settings
- Background in geriatric psychiatry or chronic mental health management
- Prior experience as a Psychiatric NP in institutional settings
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new admissions and referred residents
- Provide routine follow -up visits and ongoing medication management
- Develop individualized treatment plans for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurocognitive conditions
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence -based standards
- Address behavioral disturbances associated with dementia and other cognitive conditions
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, primary care providers, and social services staff
- Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnoses and treatment strategies
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
- Ensure services meet all federal and state regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Financially lucrative compensation structure with strong income potential
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off
- Extensive clinical support system with Senior Psychiatric NPs and on -staff Psychiatrists
- Structured onboarding and mentorship program
- Additional comprehensive benefits based on employment status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
