Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution·Springfield, Missouri
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage psychotropic medications for residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized, Medicare-compliant treatment plans.
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 Deer Oaks Behavioral Health and explore current career opportunities, please visit www.deeroaks.com [https://www.deeroaks.com/], or contact Jacques Vercautrin, Recruitment Manager, at 210-237-6463 or jvercautrin@deeroaks.com [jvercautrin@deeroaks.com].
Requires an active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license and a valid DEA registration. Candidates must possess strong clinical judgment and a commitment to high-quality care in long-term care environments.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.
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