A growing behavioral health organization is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide on-site psychiatric services within nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care communities throughout Oneida County, New York and surrounding communities.
This role offers an opportunity to build a specialized practice focused on the psychiatric care of older adults while making a meaningful impact on a population that is frequently underserved. Providers will work directly with residents experiencing complex psychiatric, cognitive, behavioral, and medical challenges, helping improve emotional well-being, quality of life, and overall clinical outcomes.
The ideal candidate is passionate about geriatric psychiatry, values clinical autonomy, and is seeking a long-term career path with significant opportunities for growth and advancement. This position combines meaningful patient care, strong earning potential, and the ability to become part of an organization committed to expanding behavioral healthcare services throughout the region.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
Opportunity to become a clinical specialist within the rapidly growing field of geriatric behavioral health- 100% on-site patient care within established long-term care and post-acute settings
- Competitive compensation structure with substantial earning potential
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Consistent daytime schedule supporting work-life balance
- High degree of provider independence with strong administrative and clinical support
- Opportunity to establish long-term relationships with patients, families, and facility care teams
- Exposure to diverse psychiatric, cognitive, and behavioral health presentations
- Growing organization with opportunities for advancement, mentorship, leadership, and program development
- Mission-driven environment dedicated to improving behavioral healthcare access for aging and medically vulnerable populations
- Conduct initial psychiatric consultations, comprehensive assessments, and ongoing behavioral health evaluations for residents in nursing home and long-term care environments
Diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions commonly affecting adult and geriatric populations, including depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, sleep disturbances, chronic mental illness, and behavioral complications associated with cognitive decline
Provide medication management services, including psychotropic medication initiation, monitoring, optimization, and adjustment
Evaluate residents experiencing dementia-related behaviors, agitation, confusion, aggression, emotional distress, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms
Develop individualized treatment strategies that address psychiatric, cognitive, medical, functional, and psychosocial needs
Collaborate with nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, attending physicians, medical directors, social workers, and facility leadership to support integrated patient care
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings and behavioral management discussions
Educate facility staff, residents, and family members regarding diagnoses, medication management, treatment goals, and behavioral health interventions
Support efforts to reduce avoidable psychiatric crises, emergency department utilization, and unnecessary hospitalizations
Ensure compliance with documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational quality initiatives
Maintain a patient-centered approach that emphasizes dignity, compassion, safety, and continuity of care
Qualifications
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Active and unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license
DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong background in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and treatment planning
Ability to independently manage a psychiatric caseload while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Experience working with adult, geriatric, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, behavioral health, or post-acute populations preferred
Experience managing dementia-related symptoms, chronic psychiatric illness, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and behavioral disturbances strongly preferred
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and patient education skills
Strong organizational skills and commitment to quality clinical care
Professional Growth & Advancement
This position is designed for clinicians seeking more than a traditional PMHNP role. Providers will have opportunities to expand their clinical expertise within geriatric psychiatry while building a long-term career within a growing healthcare platform.
As the organization continues to expand throughout Oneida County and neighboring communities, future opportunities may include increased clinical responsibility, mentoring newer providers, assisting with program development initiatives, supporting regional growth efforts, and advancing into leadership-focused positions.
- Competitive compensation package with strong income potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Malpractice insurance coverage
Continuing education and professional development support
Strong administrative and operational infrastructure
Long-term advancement opportunities within an expanding organization
This is an opportunity to combine purpose-driven work with long-term career growth while helping improve the lives of elderly and medically complex patients throughout Oneida County, New York and surrounding communities. Providers who are passionate about geriatric psychiatry and value autonomy, impact, and professional development will find a rewarding and sustainable career path in this role.
