Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, allowing you to build meaningful connections with the individuals you serve. You will have the opportunity to conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and implementing Medicare compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for psychotropic medications. We provide accredited CEUs and ongoing case consultation with our experienced team of clinicians. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way in your career journey.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and LTC best practices
- Implement and document Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction (GDR) strategies
- Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behavioral disturbances
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and facility leadership
- Complete accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using the electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to ensure coordinated psychiatric care.
- Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for psychiatric documentation and care delivery.
- Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.
- Serve as a psychiatric resource and trusted partner for supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license
- Valid DEA registration
- Strong clinical judgment and comfort working in LTC environments
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality psychiatric care
Skills
- Psychiatric assessments
- Medication management
- Gradual dose reduction strategies
- Treatment planning
- Psychotropic medication management
- Electronic medical record (EMR) system usage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical judgment
Location
- Local community
Work Type
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No evenings
- No weekends
- No on-call
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation model
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Autonomy in organizing daily workflow and caseload
- APA-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Annual stipend for continuing education units
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Access to geriatric-specific psychiatric training and specialty resources
- Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
- Employer coverage of 50% of Liability insurance premiums
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
About the Company
- Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide.
- Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.