Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

Explore opportunities to grow your career with us or one of our clients A client of AlphaStaffHCM™ is searching for a Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric experience to provide behavioral health services to nursing home and long-term care residents throughout South Arkansas. The organization supplies patient caseloads, administrative support, credentialing assistance, and access to psychiatrist consultation when needed. This position offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to improve quality of life for an underserved population. Key Responsibilities: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits Assess and manage depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, and other behavioral health conditions Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications Maintain EMR documentation and treatment plans Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, and facility leadership Travel between assigned facilities throughout the week as needed Qualifications: PMHNP preferred; other NP backgrounds considered if comfortable managing psychiatric patients DEA registration or ability to obtain Experience in psychiatry, geriatrics, long-term care, primary care, or related settings preferred Ability to work independently with clinical support available Title : Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health / Long-Term Care (PMHNP or NP with Psychiatric Experience) Location: South Arkansas (Crossett and Monticello, and surrounding areas) Schedule : Full-Time or Part-Time Compensation and Perks Annual earnings range from $105,000 to $190,000, with opportunity to earn more based on schedule and patient volume W-2 employee classification Full-time and part-time opportunities available Benefits available for full-time employees Credentialing and administrative support provided Access to psychiatrist consultation and clinical support Growth opportunities as the organization expands Disclaimers : AlphaStaff, Inc. and the Client are equal employment opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr