Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Benefits:

Flex Schedule Options

1099

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Now Hiring: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Please Note: This role is a 1099 position with salary base and Fantastic incentive plan!

Make a Lasting Impact in Post-Acute Behavioral Health

Sympatico Health Alliance is expanding their behavioral health team and is seeking mission-driven licensed clinicians who want their work to truly matter.

They serve adults and older adults in skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation settings, providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care where it’s needed most. If you’re passionate about meaningful clinical work and improving outcomes in long-term care, we’d love to connect.

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Skilled Nursing Facilities

Location: Norfolk, VA Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Position Overview A growing healthcare organization is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide behavioral health services to residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work closely with facility leadership, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support the mental health and behavioral needs of residents.

This role focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric conditions commonly seen in long-term care populations, while helping improve quality of life and clinical outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for residents.

Diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, psychosis, and mood disorders.

Develop and manage psychiatric treatment plans, including medication management and monitoring.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social services, and therapy teams to coordinate care.

Provide ongoing follow-up visits and behavioral health management for residents.

Assist facilities with behavior management strategies and staff education when appropriate.

Ensure proper documentation in accordance with regulatory and billing requirements.

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and clinical team discussions.

Support facilities in reducing unnecessary psychotropic medication use when appropriate.

Qualifications

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.

DEA license required (or ability to obtain).

Prior experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, or behavioral health preferred.

Strong understanding of mental health conditions in elderly populations.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

What the Organization Offers

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling options

Supportive interdisciplinary care environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in long-term care behavioral health

Administrative and operational support

About the Role This position is ideal for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who enjoys working with geriatric populations and wants to make a meaningful difference by improving the behavioral health and emotional well-being of residents in skilled nursing communities.