Mental Health​/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Sub‑Acute, Long‑Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work‑life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends)! The position is a full‑time (40 hours per week) Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider for a float role between our centers located in Albuquerque, NM. This role can be filled by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Prior APP experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting is required.

The base salary range is $120,000 – $130,000, plus a no‑cap incentive compensation bonus program.

Align Med Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades‑long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care. At Align Med, we believe in a better quality of life for all.

Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for patients, providers, and partners.

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides mental health primary and urgent care services to nursing center residents in collaboration with other medical providers in the center. The APP works collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve the facility operator mission of improving patient care through high‑quality health care and everyday compassion.

• Utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care, including assessment of health status, diagnosis, interpretation of labs and diagnostics, and psychiatric evaluations to determine mental health needs.
• Manages ongoing medication therapy, following evidence‑based practice guidelines.
• Provides psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions.
• Develops and implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care planning process.
• Monitors and evaluates patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Completes all necessary documentation regarding patient health care in accordance with policies, procedures, and relevant state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Educates patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self‑care strategies.
• Consults with a physician when patient needs fall outside the scope of practice.
• Works with Align Med leadership and area market leadership to improve quality measures related to psychiatric care.
• Maintains continued professional competence through continuing education, certification maintenance, and application of standardized care guidelines.
• Supports the development of nursing staff, collaborating with the Center Nursing Executive on clinical education priorities.
• Serves as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides targeted clinical education when needed.
• Participates in center‑based quality initiatives and promotes adherence to coding, billing, and compliance programs.
• Performs other duties as requested.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse, and certified as a Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Specialization in Adult/Geriatrics and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track; or other concentrations considered based on experience.
• Active certification as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric/mental health role.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Comprehensive 90‑day training program and ongoing support.
• Mentorship and clinical education program for new and recent graduates.
• Opportunities for advancement such as career ladder, clinical lead, and specializations.
• Free subscription to Up To Date  and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC).
• Access to Nabla, an ambient AI assistant for clinical documentation.
• Yearly average of $13,000 in bonus through the no‑cap Incentive Compensation Program (for providers working 40 hours per week).
• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates, determined by distance, experience, and priority.
• Health, Dental, and Vision plans with 100% employer‑paid Armada Care supplemental plan.
• Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Bereavement Leave.
• Continuing Medical Education time off and reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for licensing renewal costs; 100% paid for Malpractice Insurance.
• 401(k) plan and company‑paid group life insurance.

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range: USD $ – $ /Yr.