Mental Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort working in long-term care environments.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality psychiatric care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training focused on geriatric psychiatry is supported through the employer’s training and specialty resources; no specific prior experience is stated as a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for long-term care residents.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and long-term care best practices.
• Implement and document Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction strategies.
• Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behavioral disturbances.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and facility leadership to coordinate psychiatric care.
• Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation using an electronic medical record.
• Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for psychiatric documentation and care delivery.
• Build professional relationships with facility staff and leadership and serve as a psychiatric resource for residents’ mental and emotional needs.

Benefits

• APA-accredited CEUs at no cost.
• Annual stipend for continuing education units.
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
• Geriatric-specific psychiatric training and specialty resources.
• Dedicated administrative teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
• Employer coverage of 50% of liability insurance premiums.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling.
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.