Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

TeamHealth; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamHealth in Buffalo, NY is seeking a PMHNP-C or Psychiatric PA-C for full-time work in post-acute and long-term care settings. Enjoy clinical autonomy, no nights or weekends, and a supportive interdisciplinary team in SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF environments.

The role provides fee-for-service compensation between $100,000 and $130,000 annually, with back-end infrastructure and clinical support. Eligible candidates hold an active NY license, DEA, and welcome diverse experience levels in care for older

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted New York license as a PMHNP-C or Psych PA-C.
• Active DEA license or willingness to obtain.
• All experience levels as a PMHNP or Psych PA welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings.

Skills

PMHNP-C license

DEA certification

Psych PA-C license

Education

PMHNP or Psychiatric PA qualification

Job description

Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice.

This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).

Role Overview

Full-time (3-4 days/week) within Monday - Friday

Enjoy stability, support, and flexibility with onsite patient care and remote documentation

No nights or weekends

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
• Provide brief interventions and behavioral management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings

Coverage area includes Northtowns and Southtowns

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is fee for service (FFS), estimated compensation range of $100,000 - $130,000 annually with no cap on productivity income

Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted New York license as a PMHNP-C or Psych PA-C
• Active DEA or willingness to obtain
• All experience levels as a PMHNP or Psych PA welcome to apply
• Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred

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