Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Plattsburgh NY

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

• Perform detailed psychiatric assessments and evaluations for residents in long-term care settings.
  

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that reflect each patient’s needs and diagnoses.
  

• Oversee medication management, including monitoring progress and adjusting treatments as clinically appropriate.
  

• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams such as physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff to ensure a fully integrated approach.
  

• Provide supportive counseling and psychotherapy to patients and, when appropriate, their families.
  

• Educate residents and caregivers on mental health diagnoses, medication options, and long-term wellness strategies.
  

• Maintain thorough, timely, and compliant documentation within the EHR system.
  

• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and initiatives focused on quality improvement and best practices.
  

• Active New York Nurse Practitioner license with certification as a PMHNP.
  

• Ability to independently manage a diverse patient caseload with strong clinical judgment.
  

• Proven competence in psychiatric diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychopharmacology.
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a focus on patient rapport and collaborative teamwork.
  

• Proficient in electronic health records and general computer usage.
  

• A compassionate, patient-first philosophy of care.
  

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience ($155,000 – $190,000/year).
  

• Robust benefits package, including:
  

  • 401(k)
    

  • Health insurance
    

  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick days)
    

  • Malpractice coverage
    

  • Paid UpToDate subscription
    

  • Weekly live didactic sessions / CME lectures
    

• Incentive-based earning opportunities available.
  

• Both salary and hourly structures considered.
  

• New graduates are welcome—our Medical Director offers hands-on supervision and structured training.
  

• Immediate openings.
  

• Full-time or Part-time opportunities
  

• Day shift, Monday–Friday (5×8)
  

• Care settings include:
  

  • Skilled nursing facilities
    

  • Rehabilitation centers
    

  • Nursing homes
    

  • Inpatient and outpatient environments
    

  • Telehealth options
    

  • In-person care is required