What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Geriatric Behavioral Health in SNF/LTC | PMHNP position at Aeris Medical Group?
About Us
Aeris Medical Group is a mobile multispecialty practice delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Long-Term Care (LTC) centers, and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). Our providers are clinicians, educators, and advocates for patients, families, and facility staff. We are expanding across Minnesota and beyond with a mission to transform post-acute care.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management, support residents with complex behavioral health needs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver integrated, person-centered care. This position offers autonomy in clinical practice, a supportive team environment, flexible scheduling, and consistent patient panels.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in daily workflow
- Paid time off plus paid national holidays
- No on-call requirements
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
- Company-paid DEA and license renewals
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Malpractice Insurance
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and chart reviews.
- Diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, dementia-related behavioral disturbances, psychosis, and mood disorders.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with state and federal guidelines, including OBRA regulations.
- Order and interpret labs/diagnostics relevant to psychiatric care and medication management.
- Provide education to patients, families, and facility staff on behavioral health conditions and treatment.
- Collaborate with Aeris team members, primary care providers, and facility staff to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.
- Document accurately and support quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in Minnesota with psychiatric-mental health specialty certification (PMHNP-BC).
- 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or similar post-acute setting preferred.
- Strong background in geriatric psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and behavioral health management.
- Familiarity with OBRA regulations and antipsychotic stewardship in LTC settings preferred.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, ethics, and continuous learning.
Medical Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Behavioral Health
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care to older adults and want to be part of a team that’s reimagining primary care in post-acute settings, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Projected Total Compensation: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $75