Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Vestal, Oxford, Oneonta, Stamford)

Job Opportunity

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 Vestal, Oxford, Oneonta, Stamford, 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.

Why Join Us:

• Strong compensation structure with significant earning upside
• Flexible scheduling with both full-time and part-time options available
• Consistent weekday schedule with no nights or weekends required
• Opportunity to work across multiple long-term care and skilled nursing facilities
• Autonomy in clinical decision-making with support available when needed
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development
• Clear pathways for advancement into leadership, expansion, and travel-based roles
• Ability to make a meaningful impact serving an underserved geriatric population

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