We are actively hiring experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to provide behavioral health services within long\-term care, skilled nursing, and post\-acute care environments across Tompkins County and nearby regions. 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.
<\/span><\/span><\/p>Providers will operate with a high level of clinical independence while being supported by an established infrastructure, experienced leadership, and existing facility partnerships.
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Why Join Us:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Strong compensation structure with significant earning upside<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Flexible scheduling with both full\-time and part\-time options available<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Consistent weekday schedule with no nights or weekends required<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Opportunity to work across multiple long\-term care and skilled nursing facilities<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Autonomy in clinical decision\-making with support available when needed<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Clear pathways for advancement into leadership, expansion, and travel\-based roles<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ability to make a meaningful impact serving an underserved geriatric population<\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
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- Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments for residents in nursing homes and long\-term care settings<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Manage ongoing psychiatric care, including follow\-up visits and medication oversight<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Identify and treat a range of behavioral health conditions commonly seen in the elderly population<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Initiate and adjust psychiatric medications based on clinical presentation and response to treatment<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Develop and implement individualized care strategies tailored to each resident\u2019s needs<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, medical providers, social services, and facility leadership<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Provide guidance to facility staff on behavioral management and psychiatric care approaches<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Communicate effectively with residents, family members, and care teams to ensure continuity of care<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Contribute to overall quality and consistency of behavioral health services within assigned facilities
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Active and unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- DEA registration or ability to obtain<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Prior experience in geriatric psychiatry, long\-term care, skilled nursing, or similar settings preferred<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Experience managing dementia\-related behaviors, chronic psychiatric conditions, and complex medication regimens is highly desirable<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Comfortable practicing in nursing home and long\-term care environments
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Ideal Candidate Profile:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>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.<\/span>
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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.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>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.<\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>- Highly competitive compensation package
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong earning potential based on productivity and experience
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- 401(k) with employer contribution
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Paid time off
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Flexible scheduling options
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Long\-term growth and advancement opportunities within the organization<\/span><\/span>
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