Provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for geriatric patients in long-term care and related behavioral health settings. This part-time role focuses on evidence-based, value-based care and includes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, case managers, and partner organizations. The position also involves quality improvement work, EHR/telehealth use, and travel to support care across assigned settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish baseline assessments.
- Provide ongoing psychotropic medication management and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
- Coordinate care plans with case managers and interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in regular team meetings to review referrals, active cases, and care plan updates.
- Contribute to quality initiatives, including performance improvement, medication reviews, and outcome optimization.
- Use electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and other digital tools to support care delivery.
- Travel to partner organizations and clinical settings as needed to provide direct support.
Required
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited psychiatric mental health program.
- Current, unrestricted PMHNP license in Pennsylvania.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Active, unrestricted DEA registration, or ability to obtain it with employer support.
- Experience with psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic medication management, and evidence-based treatment planning.
Preferred
- Experience working with geriatric patients or in long-term care settings.
- Comfort using EHRs, telehealth platforms, and digital care tools.
- Strong collaboration skills in interdisciplinary care environments.
- Awareness of social determinants of health and community resources.
- Willingness to travel within assigned regions.
Benefits & Perks
- Part-time schedule with 3 days per week.
- Flexible dayshift hours.
- Compensation of $19 per RVU.
- Employer support to help obtain DEA registration.