Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Greenport NY

We specialize in delivering high-quality mental health care to residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout New York. Our mission is to improve the emotional well-being and quality of life of older adults through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric services. We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about geriatric psychiatry and enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive healthcare environment.

Position Summary

The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to elderly patients, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment planning, and ongoing management of mental health conditions. This role is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy while also thriving in a team-based care model.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients in skilled nursing and assisted living settings.
  

• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
  

• Deliver therapeutic interventions, including supportive counseling and brief psychotherapy.
  

• Collaborate closely with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and social workers to coordinate holistic care.
  

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and medication adherence.
  

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
  

Qualifications

• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner License with a Psychiatric–Mental Health (PMHNP) certification.
  

• Geriatric or long-term care settings is a plus
  

• Strong understanding of psychopharmacology and current treatment guidelines.
  

• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills.
  

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to mental health care.
  

• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  

• Proficiency with EHR systems and general computer use.
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  

• Continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement and professional development support.
  

• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing supervision from our Medical Director for new graduates.
  

• Immediate start date available.