Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services. In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, building meaningful connections with the individuals you serve. You will conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and implement Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for psychotropic medications. We support geriatric-focused training and continuous professional development, providing accredited CEUs and ongoing case consultation with our experienced team of clinicians.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and LTC best practices
• Implement and document Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction (GDR) strategies
• Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behavioral disturbances
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and facility leadership
• Complete accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using the electronic medical record (EMR) system

• Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to ensure coordinated psychiatric care
• Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed

• Maintain complete and timely documentation using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for psychiatric documentation and care delivery

• Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership
• Serve as a psychiatric resource and trusted partner for supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs

We are a provider-centric organization committed to supporting our psychiatric clinicians with the tools, training, and resources they need to succeed.

• Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call
• Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload

• APA-accredited CEUs at no cost
• Annual stipend for continuing education units
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
• Access to geriatric-specific psychiatric training and specialty resources

• Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
• Employer coverage of 50% of Liability insurance premiums

• Competitive compensation model
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

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

Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services. To learn more about our organization, visit , or contact Mariah Gonzales, Recruitment Lead, at  / .