Geriatric PMHNP — Flexible Schedule, No Evenings/Weekends

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; Marble Falls (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APA-accredited CEUs at no cost

Annual CEU stipend

Ongoing clinical support and mentoring

Geriatric-focused training resources

Liability insurance premium coverage (

Job summary

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for residents in local facilities. Your role emphasizes geriatric-focused care with ongoing CEUs and case consultations.

You will collaborate with nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and leadership to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Strong documentation and clinical judgement.

Responsibilities

• 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 EMR.

Skills

PMHNP license

DEA registration

Geriatric care

Documentation skills

Job description

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for residents in local facilities. Your role emphasizes geriatric-focused care with ongoing CEUs and case consultations.

You will collaborate with nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and leadership to ensure high-quality