Psych Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

Overview:

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

 

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

 

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Psych care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.

 

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric consults for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities

• Conduct mental health assessments for conditions including depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, schizophrenia, and mood disorders

• Evaluate cognitive status and behavioral symptoms

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, social workers, and nursing teams

• Develop behavioral management plans to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations

• Provide counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)

• Active and unrestricted NP license • DEA license required • CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants) or

• Graduation from an accredited NP program

• Preferred: Experience in Psych (training available if not)

• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.