Travel Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Population: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living & Long-Term Care Facilities

Position Overview

We are seeking a Travel Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care to residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. This role is ideal for a people-person who enjoys meeting new individuals, building rapport quickly, and working flexibly across multiple locations.

The PMHNP will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support complex psychiatric and behavioral health needs in geriatric and medically vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for nursing home and long-term care residents
  

• Diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions including dementia-related behaviors, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety, and comorbid medical conditions
  

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards
  

• Collaborate with nursing staff, social workers, administrators, families, and medical providers
  

• Participate in treatment planning and behavioral interventions
  

• Provide timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
  

• Travel between assigned facilities as scheduled
  

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility-specific regulations
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Enjoys meeting new people and building meaningful connections
  

• Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable in dynamic clinical environments
  

• Compassionate and patient-focused
  

• Organized, reliable, and clinically thoughtful
  

• Thrives in roles with variety rather than a single static location
  

To Apply:

If you are a dedicated Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of elderly patients, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, we will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Cordial Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Compensation:

Salary; Annual range of: $170,000.00 negotiable

RVU: Compensation follows a structured RVU (Relative Value Unit) model designed to recognize clinical productivity, quality of care, and professional excellence.

Work setting:

• In-person
  
• Nursing home
  
• Rehabilitation center
  
• Skilled nursing facility
  

Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Active PMHNP license in NY state
  

• Active DEA license in NY state
  

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  

• Experience (as RN or NP is a plus) in nursing homes, long-term care, geriatrics, or inpatient psychiatry preferred
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  

• Comfort working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  

• Flexibility with scheduling and travel
  

• Passion for patient-centered care and relationship-building
  

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between facilities
  

BenefitsBenefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
  

• Travel-based role with variety in daily work
  

• Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time / Part-Time)
  

• Strong clinical and administrative support
  

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved and aging populations
  

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
  

• PTO; Vacation, sick and TO
  

• Medical, Dental & Vision
  

• 401K after years employment