Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Kingston)

Cordial Health

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Active and unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license
  • DEA registration or ability to obtain
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment
  • Prior experience in geriatric psychiatry or similar settings preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable practicing in long-term care environments

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments for nursing home residents
  • Manage ongoing psychiatric care and medication oversight
  • Identify and treat behavioral health conditions in the elderly
  • Initiate and adjust psychiatric medications based on clinical response
  • Develop and implement individualized care strategies
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams
  • Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation

Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Strong earning potential based on productivity and experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Long-term growth and advancement opportunities within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are actively hiring experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to provide behavioral health services within long-term care, skilled nursing, and post-acute care environments across Kingston, NY. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians seeking to work with a medically complex geriatric population while building a highly rewarding and flexible practice with strong income potential and long-term career growth.

Providers will operate with a high level of clinical independence while being supported by an established infrastructure, experienced leadership, and existing facility partnerships.

Requirements

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments for residents in nursing homes and long-term care settings
  • Manage ongoing psychiatric care, including follow-up visits and medication oversight
  • Identify and treat a range of behavioral health conditions commonly seen in the elderly population
  • Initiate and adjust psychiatric medications based on clinical presentation and response to treatment
  • Develop and implement individualized care strategies tailored to each resident's needs
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, medical providers, social services, and facility leadership
  • Provide guidance to facility staff on behavioral management and psychiatric care approaches
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Communicate effectively with residents, family members, and care teams to ensure continuity of care
  • Contribute to overall quality and consistency of behavioral health services within assigned facilities

Qualifications:

  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Active and unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license
  • DEA registration or ability to obtain
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment
  • Prior experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar settings preferred
  • Experience managing dementia-related behaviors, chronic psychiatric conditions, and complex medication regimens is highly desirable
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable practicing in nursing home and long-term care environments

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are seeking individuals who are genuinely committed to caring for the geriatric population and take pride in delivering high-quality psychiatric care to elderly residents. The ideal candidate is dependable, driven, and motivated to grow within a rapidly expanding organization.

The right candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, accountability, and a desire to build a long-term, meaningful career in behavioral health. This role is well suited for clinicians who are both mission-oriented and motivated by financial growth opportunities.

Candidates should be comfortable working autonomously, while also valuing collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage a dynamic caseload across facilities are essential.

Benefits
  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Strong earning potential based on productivity and experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Long-term growth and advancement opportunities within the organization

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