Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job at Deer Oaks, Kansas City, MO

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  • Deer Oaks
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

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.

Clinical Care

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents
  • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and LTC best practices
  • Implement and document Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction (GDR) strategies
  • Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behavioral disturbances
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and facility leadership
  • Complete accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using the electronic medical record (EMR) system

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.

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
  • No evenings, weekends, or on-call
  • Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload

Professional Growth

  • APA-accredited CEUs at no cost
  • Annual stipend for continuing education units
  • Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
  • Access to geriatric-specific psychiatric training and specialty resources

Robust Administrative Support

  • Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
  • Employer coverage of 50% of Liability insurance premiums

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation model
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

What You’ll Need

  • Active, unrestricted PMHNP or PMHNP-BC license
  • Valid DEA registration
  • Strong clinical judgment and comfort working in LTC environments
  • Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality psychiatric care

About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

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 or contact Jacques Vercautrin, Recruitment Manager, at 210-237-6463 or jvercautrin@deeroaks.com.

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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