Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis full-time opportunity combines meaningful clinical work, provider autonomy and extensive support from an experienced behavioral health team. You will serve adult and geriatric residents who often have limited access to specialized psychiatric services.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, consultations and follow-up visits
- Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Prescribe, monitor and adjust psychotropic medications
- Evaluate treatment response, medication effectiveness and side effects
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers, residents and families
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Educate residents, caregivers and staff regarding diagnoses, medications and behavioral interventions
- Provide compassionate, trauma-informed and resident-centered care
- Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation
RequirementsBoard-certified PMHNP-BC or Physician Assistant with significant psychiatric experienceActive and unrestricted New York professional licenseActive DEA registration requiredStrong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology and treatment planningAbility to manage a psychiatric caseload independentlyExcellent communication, organization and clinical-reasoning skillsGeriatric, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care or post-acute experience preferredFamiliarity with electronic medical record systems preferredBenefits- Competitive annual compensation of $155,000-$190,000
- Full-time weekday schedule
- No weekend work
- Predictable daytime hours
- Paid orientation and training for up to 40 hours
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Weekly live continuing medical education
- Paid access to UpToDate
- Structured clinical onboarding and ongoing mentorship
- Comprehensive clinical, administrative and operational support
- Professional advancement and leadership opportunities
