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Cordial Health

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Columbia & Ulster Counties, NY

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$39,286 / year median in New York

+8% projected growth

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Job Description Cordial Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience to provide on-site behavioral health care throughout Columbia and Ulster Counties, New York . This full-time position offers meaningful clinical work, provider autonomy and extensive support from an experienced behavioral health team. You will serve adult and geriatric residents who often have limited access to specialized psychiatric services.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans Prescribe, monitor and adjust psychotropic medications Evaluate treatment response, medication effectiveness and side effects Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers and families Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning Educate residents, caregivers and staff regarding diagnoses, medications and behavioral interventions Provide compassionate, trauma-informed and resident-centered care Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation Requirements Board-certified PMHNP-BC or Physician Assistant with significant psychiatric experience Active and unrestricted New York professional license Active DEA registration required Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology and treatment planning Ability to manage a psychiatric caseload independently Excellent communication, organization and clinical-reasoning skills Geriatric, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care or post-acute experience preferred Familiarity with electronic medical record systems preferred Benefits Competitive compensation with strong earning potential Full-time weekday schedule with no weekend work Predictable daytime hours Paid orientation and training for up to 40 hours Malpractice insurance coverage Medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees 401(k) with employer match Paid time off for eligible employees Weekly live continuing medical education Paid access to UpToDate Structured clinical onboarding and mentorship Ongoing case consultation with experienced psychiatric leadership Comprehensive clinical, administrative and operational support Professional advancement and leadership opportunities