Autonomous PMHNP: Geriatric Psychiatry in Facilities

NONPF; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full health benefits

4 weeks PTO

CME days with stipend

License renewal reimbursement

National holidays off

Job summary

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health, a boutique geriatric and adult psychiatry practice, seeks clinicians to join our expanding team. We provide psychiatric services across skilled nursing and assisted living facilities with flexible daily schedules and autonomy.

The role covers initial and follow-up consults with light documentation and a telephonic on-call schedule. PMHNP certification and licensure with DEA in PA/NJ/NY are required; strong English communication and EHR proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• PMHNP certification is required in Pennsylvania and ideal in NJ.
• APRN license in NY/NJ/PA with DEA registrations is required/ideal.
• Active and unrestricted licenses for practice are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and follow-up psychiatric consultations in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
• Maintain streamlined documentation using one-page templates; minimal administrative tasks.
• No hospital admissions or discharges; no discharge or treatment plan paperwork.
• Participate in a telephone-based on-call schedule (about 1 weeknight per week; <1 weekend/month).
• Work schedule offers autonomy with support from three psychiatrists and colleagues.

Skills

EHR proficiency

English communication

Organization skills

In-person service delivery

Education

PMHNP certification

APRN license with DEA (NY/NJ/PA)

Active/unrestricted licensure

Job description

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health, a boutique geriatric and adult psychiatry practice, seeks clinicians to join our expanding team. We provide psychiatric services across skilled nursing and assisted living facilities with flexible daily schedules and autonomy.

The role covers initial and follow-up consults with light documentation and a telephonic on-call schedule. PMHNP certification and licensure with DEA in PA/NJ/NY are required; strong English communication and EHR proficiency are essential.