Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution·Lampasas, Texas
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage psychotropic medications for residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans while ensuring Medicare compliance.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services
In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, allowing you to build meaningful connections with the individuals you serve. You will have the opportunity to conduct in-person psychiatric assessments, medication management, and implementing Medicare compliant gradual dose reduction strategies for psychotropic medications. We understand the importance of geriatric-focused training and continuous professional development, which is why we provide accredited CEUs and ongoing case consultation with our experienced team of clinicians. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way in your career journey.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to ensure coordinated psychiatric care.
Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain complete and timely documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).
Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for psychiatric documentation and care delivery.
Facility Partnership
Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.
Serve as a psychiatric resource and trusted partner for supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs.
Why Choose Deer Oaks?
We are a provider-centric organization committed to supporting our psychiatric clinicians with the tools, training, and resources they need to succeed.
Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.
To learn more about our organization, visit www.deeroaks.com, or contact Mariah Gonzales, Recruitment Lead, at mgonzales@deeroaks.com / 210-993-1024.
Must possess an active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license and a valid DEA registration. Requires strong clinical judgment and a commitment to high-quality psychiatric care in long-term care environments.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.
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