Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Niagara County, NY

Job Description

We are seeking for a compassionate, motivated, and clinically skilled PMHNP to support our growing behavioral health services in nursing homes throughout Niagara County, NY . We are dedicated to delivering exceptional psychiatric care to older adults, and we're looking for a practitioner who shares our passion for improving mental health outcomes in the geriatric population.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth psychiatric assessments and evaluations for residents within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Identify mental health conditions and create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Manage and adjust psychiatric medications while monitoring patient progress and response.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team-including psychologists, physicians, nurses, and social workers-to ensure coordinated and comprehensive treatment.
• Provide therapeutic support, including counseling and psychotherapy, as appropriate.
• Educate residents and their families about diagnoses, medication use, treatment goals, and strategies for maintaining mental wellness.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record system.Participate in case discussions, interdisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care
• Qualifications
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license with PMHNP certification .
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing a varied caseload.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with the capacity to build trust and rapport with patients and staff.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and basic computer applications.
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach to psychiatric care.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance