Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics

Western Geriatrics and Neurology; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Onboarding support

Leadership support

Job summary

Western Geriatrics and Neurology in Irvine, CA seeks a dedicated PMHNP to deliver mobile geriatric psychiatric care in home and senior living settings, blending independent practice with team collaboration.

You will manage mood, anxiety, dementia‑related symptoms, and collaborate with primary care and care teams, receiving structured onboarding and leadership support in a growth‑focused, compassionate culture.

Qualifications

• Active PMHNP license in the practicing state.
• Experience in geriatric psychiatry, long‑term care, or mobile healthcare preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills; ability to work independently with remote support.
• Compassionate, patient‑centered approach respecting seniors and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for geriatric patients in home and facility settings.
• Diagnose and manage mood, anxiety, and dementia‑related behavioral symptoms.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with geriatric considerations.
• Provide crisis intervention, family education, and behavioral guidance as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care, therapists, and facility teams for coordinated care.
• Build trusted relationships with patients, caregivers, families, and partners.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow‑through.

Skills

PMHNP license

Geriatric psychiatry

Independent practice

Remote collaboration

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics

Irvine, CA

Come Join Us!

Our Mobile Geriatric Psychiatry Team is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a heart for senior care and a passion for redefining how older adults experience mental health and emotional well-being.

This role blends independent clinical practice with strong team-based collaboration, supported by a care model that values compassion, connection, and clinical excellence. If you’re looking to step away from the traditional clinic setting and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, we look forward to connecting with you.

Let’s put a heart of GOLD back in the Golden Years.

About Us

At Western Geriatrics and Neurology as part of Brigade Health, we are redefining geriatric behavioral healthcare by bringing high-quality psychiatric services directly to seniors where they live—in private homes and senior living communities.

We partner with 380+ assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities nationwide, delivering relationship-based, resident-centered care that prioritizes dignity, access, and outcomes for aging populations.

As a PMHNP at Western Geriatrics and Neurology, You’ll Join a Purpose-Driven Team That:

• Delivers continuum-based care, integrating psychiatric services with primary care and other supportive specialties.
• Operates within a collaborative culture, where clinical leadership, operational partners, and peer providers support your long‑term success.
• Values stability, partnership, and mentorship, fostering consistency and meaningful professional growth.
• Balances clinical excellence and efficiency with compassion, presence, and genuine human connection.
• Supports provider autonomy through structured onboarding, clear workflows, and dedicated field‑based support.

What Makes This Role Unique

Geriatric Psychiatric Focus

Develop deep expertise in geriatric psychiatry, including dementia‑related behaviors, depression, anxiety, and complex neurocognitive conditions.

Mobile, Relationship‑Based Care

Deliver personalized psychiatric care in home and senior living settings, enabling stronger patient relationships and more informed clinical decision‑making.

Autonomy with Support

Practice independently while being fully supported by Brigade Health's dedicated internal teams, allowing you to spend your time where it matters most—patient care.

Quality and Growth Focused

Quality outcomes, continuity, and provider satisfaction are core to our model. Growth is supported without sacrificing care standards.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for geriatric patients in home and facility‑based settings.
• Diagnosing and managing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, dementia‑related behavioral symptoms, and other psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications with careful consideration of comorbidities and geriatric physiology.
• Providing crisis intervention, behavioral guidance, and family education when clinically indicated.
• Collaborating with primary care providers, therapists, and facility care teams to ensure coordinated, whole‑person care.
• Building trusted relationships with patients, caregivers, families, and community partners.
• Maintaining consistent, accurate clinical documentation and follow‑through.

Competitive Compensation

• Guaranteed Base Salary + Productivity
• Total annual compensation range: $150,000–$200,000+, based on experience, caseload, and availability.
• A balanced model that provides income stability while rewarding productivity and clinical impact.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Structured onboarding and ongoing clinical leadership support

What You’ll Bring

• Active, unencumbered PMHNP license in the state you will be practicing
• Experience in geriatric psychiatry, long‑term care, or mobile healthcare preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and comfort working independently with remote support.
• A compassionate, patient‑centered approach with respect for seniors and their families.

Come join Western Geriatrics and Neurology and bring compassionate psychiatric care to seniors who need it most.

Pay Range for Posted Region

$140,000 - $200,000 USD

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