Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Utica, NY)

We are looking for a compassionate and clinically strong Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)<\/b> to provide mental health care within long -term care and nursing home settings<\/b>. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver high -quality psychiatric services to a population that is often underserved yet deeply appreciative of consistent, thoughtful care.
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Why You’ll Love This Role<\/b>
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• Make a genuine, lasting impact by supporting the mental health of geriatric patients
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• Enjoy flexible scheduling with both part -time and full -time options
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• Experience local travel and variety while working across multiple facilities
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• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team including medical directors, nurses, and social workers
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• Practice independently with strong leadership support—without micromanagement
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• Benefit from a predictable, lower -stress work environment outside of hospital settings
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• Focus on managing stable, chronic psychiatric conditions in a supportive care model
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• Build continuity and meaningful relationships with your patient panel
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• Choose from multiple facility locations to best align with your commute preferences
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  Requirements<\/h3>

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  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow -up visits<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Collaborate with facility staff and family members<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Provide compassionate, trauma -informed care<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Document care in compliance with regulatory standards <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Qualifications<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Certified PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Active, unrestricted state license<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Experience with geriatric or long -term care populations preferred (not required)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Prior experience as a Psychiatric RN or Psychiatric NP in a nursing home or similar setting is a plus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Benefits<\/h3>

      
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      • Competitive compensation with growth potential<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Major medical, dental, and vision coverage<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • 401(k) with employer match<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Paid time off (PTO)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Additional comprehensive benefits package<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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