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