PMHNP: Flexible LTC Psychiatric Care Specialist

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; Springfield, Branson (MO, MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No evenings or weekends

APA-accredited CEUs

Ongoing clinical mentorship

Job summary

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Long-Term Care Clinical Services. You will conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, manage medications, and implement Medicare-compliant GDR strategies for residents in local facilities.

We emphasize geriatric-focused training, provide accredited CEUs, and offer ongoing clinical mentorship and case consultation with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license.
• Strong clinical judgment in geriatric LTC settings.
• Experience with Medicare guidelines and LTC best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for LTC residents.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per Medicare/LTC guidelines.
• Implement Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction strategies.
• Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, social services, rehabilitation and leadership teams.
• Document assessments, plans, and progress in EMR.

Skills

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

GDR implementation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

PMHNP-BC license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Long-Term Care Clinical Services. You will conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, manage medications, and implement Medicare-compliant GDR strategies for residents in local facilities.

We emphasize geriatric-focused training, provide accredited CEUs, and offer ongoing clinical mentorship and case consultation with a multidisciplinary team.