PMHNP - Geriatric LTC Psychiatric Clinician (Flexible)

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No evenings/weekends/on-call

APA-accredited CEUs at no cost

Annual CEU stipend

Liability insurance premium coverage (

Job summary

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to conduct in-person psychiatric evaluations for residents in local LTC facilities. You will develop and adjust treatment plans, prescribe psychotropic medications, and implement Medicare-compliant GDR strategies.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document findings in the EMR, and contribute to ongoing clinician training and case consultations.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Experience in LTC settings preferred.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per Medicare and LTC guidelines.
• Implement Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction (GDR) strategies.
• Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, dementia behaviors).
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, social services, rehabilitation and facility leadership.
• Document assessments, plans, and progress notes in the EMR.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

EMR documentation

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

PMHNP-BC license

Job description

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to conduct in-person psychiatric evaluations for residents in local LTC facilities. You will develop and adjust treatment plans, prescribe psychotropic medications, and implement Medicare-compliant GDR strategies.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document findings in the EMR, and contribute to ongoing clinician training and case consultations.