Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Deery Brothers

St Joseph, Missouri

In-Person

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Join Deer Oaks Behavioral Health - Long-Term Care Clinical Services and make a difference in the lives of individuals in your community. In this role, you'll be able to build meaningful connections while conducting in-person psychiatric assessments, managing medication, and implementing Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for psychotropic medications. We prioritize geriatric-focused training and ongoing professional development through accredited CEUs and case consultation with our experienced team of clinicians. Let us support you on your career path!

Clinical Care

•Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for long-term care residents.

•Develop, implement, and regularly adjust individualized treatment plans for patients.

•Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, adhering to Medicare and long-term care best practices.

•Document Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction (GDR) strategies effectively.

•Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and behavioral disturbances associated with dementia.

•Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and facility leadership.

•Accurately document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

•Work collaboratively with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to ensure integrated psychiatric care.

•Engage in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as necessary.

Documentation & Compliance

•Ensure timely and complete documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).

•Adhere to ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for psychiatric documentation and care delivery.

Facility Partnership

•Establish strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.

•Act as a psychiatric resource and trusted partner in supporting residents' mental and emotional needs.

Why Choose Deer Oaks?

We are a provider-centric organization dedicated to equipping our psychiatric clinicians with the resources, tools, and training they need to thrive.

Work-Life Balance

•Flexible scheduling - craft your own Monday-Friday schedule.

•No evening, weekend, or on-call shifts.

•Enjoy autonomy in managing your daily workflow and caseload.

Professional Growth

•Access APA-accredited CEUs at no cost.

•Receive an annual stipend for continuing education units.

•Benefit from ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.

•Engage in geriatric-specific psychiatric training and access specialty resources.

Robust Administrative Support

•Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling support.

•Employer assistance with 50% coverage of liability insurance premiums.

Compensation & Benefits

•Receive competitive compensation.

•Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

•Participate in a 401(k) retirement plan.

•Take advantage of generous PTO and paid holidays.

What You'll Need

•An active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license.

•A valid DEA registration.

•Strong clinical judgment and comfort in long-term care settings.

•A commitment to timely documentation and high-quality psychiatric care.

About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

Since 1992, Deer Oaks has focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care, serving thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.

For more information about Deer Oaks Behavioral Health and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website or contact our Recruitment Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Deery Brothers

Deery Brothers is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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