PMHNP for the Elderly

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric and consultative services for participants our Elder Service Plan. The PACE program, offers a personalized healthcare program provided by our own geriatric professionals and guided by a care plan developed and customized for our client’s individual’s needs

This PMHNP will be part of a service that includes working with our Interdisciplinary team managing the care of their patients. These Patients attend our center for Adult Day Health activities as well as receive on-site clinical care including primary care, behavioral health and rehabilitation. Our Nurse Practitioners follow our elders throughout all locations of care including sub-acute, long-term and home care settings; regular home visits are encouraged, and time allotted for this effort.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate diagnoses and treats psychiatric conditions; provides care in participants home or other community setting or on site as needed.
• Consults with ESP interdisciplinary teams (IDT) on psychiatric diagnostic and treatment issues, including psychotropic medication use and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Serves as liaison to the inpatient team during psychiatric hospitalizations, obtaining updates and providing clinical recommendations for authorizing services.
• Provides Psychotherapeutic counseling for participants if indicated.
• Conducts Psychotherapy groups in collaboration with ESP Social Workers.
• Works relatively independently with medically, psychiatrically, and socially complex older adults across multiple settings.
• Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team setting.

Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Master of Science in nursing required, Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current MA RN/NP license, current DEA and MCSR license.
• Two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Treating Elderly a
• Two years of experience prescribing psychotropic medication to adult psychiatric patients preferred.
• Ability to work independently across multiple settings and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• New Graduates will not be considered for this position

Excellent Benefits Package Includes:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan with discretionary match.
• Malpractice Insurance.
• Reimbursement of renewal costs of licenses.
• Generous PTO days, plus 11 holidays and 5 CME days
• Travel Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000