Geriatric Psychiatric NP/PA - Flexible Field Role

Senior PsychCare; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical Insurance

401(k) with matching

CEU support up to $750/year

Job summary

Senior PsychCare in Texas seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience to conduct brief cognitive and emotional assessments and manage psychotropic medications, with careful dosage reductions, in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, flexible scheduling, and field-based work; telehealth may be available when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Licensed in TX to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Psychiatric experience.
• Experience with Geriatrics is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus; Driving required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brief cognitive and emotional assessments.
• Manage psychotropic medications and gradual dosage reductions.
• Collaborate with nursing home staff and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

Geriatrics experience

Driving

Spanish language (bonus)

Job description

Senior PsychCare in Texas seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience to conduct brief cognitive and emotional assessments and manage psychotropic medications, with careful dosage reductions, in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, flexible scheduling, and field-based work; telehealth may be available when appropriate.