Psych Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Skilled Physicians Group is a dedicated clinical team committed to bringing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. We believe every patient — regardless of where they call home — deserves access to exceptional psychiatric care. We are expanding our team and looking for a mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join us. This is more than a job — it is a calling. As a Psychiatric NP with Skilled Physicians Group you will serve one of the most underserved patient populations in healthcare, bringing expert psychiatric care directly to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will operate as a mobile NP, making rounds across facilities and serving as a vital member of an interdisciplinary care team. If you are passionate about geriatric psychiatry, behavioral health, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable patients — this role was built for you.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required
- Strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation and psychotropic medication management
- Comfortable working in a mobile, facility-based care model
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage your schedule and prioritize patient needs independently
Nice To Haves
- Experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, or skilled nursing settings preferred — but a genuine passion for this patient population is equally valued
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for long-term care and skilled nursing facility residents
- Provide ongoing evaluation and management of psychotropic medications with a focus on appropriateness, safety, and reduction where clinically indicated
- Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy services tailored to the unique needs of the long-term care population
- Participate in fully integrated interdisciplinary care plan meetings focused on reducing psychotropic medications, addressing behavioral challenges, and tracking resident progress toward treatment goals
- Partner closely with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and facility leadership to ensure a whole-person approach to psychiatric care
- Travel between skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in your region to deliver consistent, high-quality psychiatric services
Benefits
- Malpractice coverage fully provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
