Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rochester, NY

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing team. We partner with nursing homes throughout Rochester NY, delivering high-quality behavioral health services to older adults. This role is ideal for a clinician dedicated to geriatric psychiatry and passionate about enhancing the emotional and psychological well-being of senior residents.

Requirements

Key Duties

• Perform thorough psychiatric assessments and mental health evaluations for residents in long-term care facilities.
  

• Identify psychiatric conditions and create customized treatment plans that meet each patient’s specific needs.
  

• Manage psychiatric medications, monitor progress, and adjust interventions when clinically appropriate.
  

• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, psychologists, nurses, and social workers—to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
  

• Provide therapeutic support, including counseling and psychotherapy when needed.
  

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and strategies to support mental wellness.
  

• Maintain complete, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record system.
  

• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives that support patient outcomes and program growth
  

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

• Ability to work autonomously across multiple facilities while effectively managing a patient caseload.
  

• Solid clinical judgment with strong diagnostic abilities and knowledge of psychiatric treatment methods.
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with patients, families, and staff.
  

• Comfortable using EHR platforms and basic computer applications.
  

• A compassionate, patient-first approach to care.
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $130,000 to $170,000 annually.
  

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    

  • 401(k) with employer contribution
    

  • Paid time off and holidays
    

• Continuing education support and professional development resources.
  

• Training and supervision available for newer PMHNPs under the guidance of our Medical Director.
  

• Incentive programs designed to reward performance and dedication.
  

• Opportunities for immediate start dates.