Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Saint Joseph, MI

Job Type: Full-Time
Shifts: Days (Mon-Fri)
Specialties: Neurology / Psychiatry (Adults & Geriatrics)
Setting: Home-Based Primary Care - Travel to Patient Homes Required

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver holistic, patient-centered medical care in home and community-based settings, such as adult foster care homes. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team-including nurses, social workers, behavioral health counselors, dieticians, and the medical director-to improve patient health outcomes, engagement, safety, and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Build positive rapport and engagement with patients and coworkers while ensuring excellent customer service.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exams.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Review and interpret medical, surgical, and social history; perform appropriate screenings.

• Diagnose conditions, develop and update individualized Plans of Care, and involve patients and support systems in decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or Physician Assistant Studies.

• Valid Michigan driver's license.

• Current Michigan NP or PA license.

• Current national certification (AANP/ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs) in Adult, Geriatrics, or Adult Gerontology Primary Care.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Neurology or Psychiatry.

• One or more of the following:

  1. Specialty designation in Neurology, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry, Behavioral Neurology, or Geriatric Neurology.

  2. At least 25% of patient panel in the last 5 years comprised of adults with cognitive impairment (including dementia).

  3. At least 25% of patient panel in the last 5 years comprised of adults aged 65 or older.

Benefits:

• Paid sick, vacation, and holidays.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution.

• Flexible hours and hybrid work options.

• Supportive team environment-employees often highlight flexibility as a top benefit.