Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Overview
CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking a full-time or part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. CHE Behavioral Health Services provides psychiatric services to residents in long‑term care settings – primarily skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living residences. We are always seeking skilled professionals of the highest caliber of competence and integrity that share our commitment to providing state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric services.

Our collaborative approach, combined with training and professional development opportunities, makes CHE Behavioral Health Services a great place to build a challenging and rewarding career.

We offer a variety of part‑time and full‑time options on a W2 salary and fee‑for‑service financial arrangements. Packages can be customized to fit every clinician’s needs and may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Training and supervision
• Free CEUs
• 401K with 25% match on first 6% of deferrals
• Medical, dental, vision (for full‑time employees)
• Malpractice insurance
• Electronic documentation (EMR)
• Work‑life balance with weekday schedules – you pick your own schedule
• No on‑call, nights, or weekends

You will be joining
A team of colleagues including psychologists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, and clinical leaders who are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and professional integrity. The organization welcomes your participation in a collaborative approach to integration of psychiatric services in multidisciplinary settings and provides individualized training, ongoing clinical supervision, and professional development workshops.

• Assess patient’s mental and physical status based on symptoms.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
• Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.
• Prescribe appropriate medications for physical and mental health issues; plan and implement courses of treatment demonstrating knowledge of drug action, interaction, and reactions. Prescribe or recommend controlled medications according to existing core privileges.

• MSN‑Psychiatric/Mental Health, ANCC Certification.
• Psychotropic medication management experience and DEA registration.
• Family Nurse Practitioners with 3–5 years of experience will be considered.
• Preferred psychotherapy or psychiatric certification.

Salary – $130,000 to $165,000 (annual) for full‑time; part‑time compensation varies.