Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Long Island

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough psychiatric evaluations and ongoing mental health assessments for residents in long -term care settings.
  

• Formulate tailored treatment plans that reflect each patient’s specific mental health needs and diagnoses.
  

• Oversee and adjust medication regimens based on clinical response and best -practice guidelines.
  

• Partner with interdisciplinary professionals—including physicians, therapists, social workers, and nursing staff—to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
  

• Deliver counseling and psychotherapy to residents and support families in understanding care plans.
  

• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding mental health conditions, available treatments, and ongoing self -care strategies.
  

• Maintain compliant, accurate, and timely documentation within electronic health records.
  

• Engage in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement efforts to support clinical excellence.
  

• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license with certification as a PMHNP.
  

• Ability to work independently in a fast -paced clinical environment and manage a diverse caseload.
  

• Strong skills in psychiatric diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and patient assessment.
  

• Excellent communication and relationship -building abilities with patients, families, and colleagues.
  

• Proficiency in EHR systems and general computer use.
  

• A compassionate, patient -centered approach with a genuine commitment to geriatric care.
  

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $130,000–$170,000 annually, based on experience.
  

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  

  • 401(k)
    

  • Health insurance
    

  • Dental insurance
    

  • Paid time off
    

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and continuing education.
  

• Supportive onboarding with supervision and training available through our Medical Director—ideal for recent graduates.
  

• Incentive programs to reward clinical performance.
  

• Immediate openings available.