Lincoln Advanced Psychiatric Practitioner

Behavioral Health Solutions; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with incentives

Flexible scheduling

PTO 4 weeks

9 paid holidays

CEU support

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid Life/AD&D

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions in Nebraska is seeking qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP, FNP, AGNP, PA-C) to join our SNF Therapy team serving the geriatric population in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care facilities.

You will provide face-to-face psychiatric services in facilities, assess mental status, diagnose DSM-V disorders, and develop treatment plans, with collaboration with psychiatrists.

Qualifications

• Nebraska nursing license in good standing with psychiatry focus.
• Pharmacy license in good standing to prescribe controlled substances (DEA).
• Malpractice insurance if Independent Contractor.
• 1 year geriatric psychiatry experience.
• 1 year Experience in SNF/Acute Rehab.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face psychiatric services in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Assess mental status based on symptoms.
• Diagnose DSM-V disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Utilize psychopharmacology and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Coordinate cases with supervising psychiatrists.

Skills

Geriatric psychiatry

Patient assessment

DSM-V knowledge

Spanish (advantage)

Documentation skills

Job description

Compensation Package: $195,000 + annually (based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, W2 (Part Time options available)

Location: Omaha or Lincoln, NE

Join the Industry Leader in Geriatric Mental Health

Behavioral Health Solutions is looking for qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP, FNP, AGNP, PA-C) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Therapy team in Nebraska. Our team of mental health treatment professionals specialize in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to the underserved geriatric population residing in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care facilities.

What is the BHS Difference?

At Behavioral Health Solutions, we’re committed to taking care of the people who care for others. That’s why we’ve built our practice around what clinicians really need to thrive: stability, support, and flexibility.

Our salary compensation model ensures predictable income, and we’ve thoughtfully designed our benefits to support your clinical growth and work-life balance. This includes generous PTO, expanded CEU allowances, and access to cutting-edge AI note-taking tools to streamline documentation and reduce after-hours charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face psychiatric services to patients directly in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Assess the patient’s mental status based on symptoms.
• Appropriately diagnose DSM-V disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Apply appropriate medical decision-making skills for mental health issues including psychopharmacology options and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Staff clinical cases with psychiatrists.

Requirements

• Licensed in Nebraska by the Board of Nursing in good standing with a focus in psychiatry.
• Licensed by the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances (possession of a DEA)
• Possession of Malpractice Insurance if Independent Contractor (offered by the company for W2 employees)
• 1 year of Geri Psych Experience.
• 1 year providing treatment within Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Acute Rehab Hospitals.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous base salary (base begins following the initial 30-day orientation and training period) with monthly incentives.
• Flexible scheduling – see patients on your time.
• Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• CEU Support.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to additional voluntary benefits, including Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more.