Santa Clara Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Job Type: Full-time, W2 (Part Time options available)

Location: Santa Clara, Truth or Consequences, Las Cruces

Join the Industry Leader in Geriatric Mental Health

Behavioral Health Solutions is looking for qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP, PA-C) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Therapy team in New Mexico . Our team of mental health treatment professionals specialize in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to the underserved geriatric population residing in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care facilities.

What is the BHS Difference?

At Behavioral Health Solutions, we’re committed to taking care of the people who care for others. That’s why we’ve built our practice around what clinicians really need to thrive: stability, support, and flexibility.

Our salary compensation model ensures predictable income, and we’ve thoughtfully designed our benefits to support your clinical growth and work-life balance. This includes generous PTO , expanded CEU allowances , and access to cutting-edge AI note-taking tools to streamline documentation and reduce after-hours charting.

Responsibilities:

Provide face-to-face psychiatric services to patients directly in Skilled Nursing Facilities. Assess the patient’s mental status based on symptoms. Appropriately diagnose DSM-V disorders and develop treatment plans. Apply appropriate medical decision-making skills for mental health issues including psychopharmacology options and non-pharmacological treatments. Staff clinical cases with psychiatrists.

Requirements

Licensed in New Mexico by the Board of Nursing in good standing with a focus in psychiatry. Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances (possession of a DEA) Possession of Malpractice Insurance if Independent Contractor (offered by the company for W2 employees) 1 year of Geri Psych Experience. 1 year providing treatment within Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Acute Rehab Hospitals.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge. Excellent written communication. Attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills. Flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Generous base salary (base begins following the initial 30-day orientation and training period) Flexible scheduling – see patients on your time. Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually. 9 paid holidays each year. CEU Support. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance. 401(k) with company match. Access to additional voluntary benefits, including Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more.