Integrated Health Care For Seniors - Delivered Where They Live
Serving Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties) and New York City (Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island)
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PMHNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program
A Supported Start for PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners)
Location: Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk Counties) + New York City
Setting: Assisted Living & Senior Living Communities
Program Type: Paid Fellowship | Full or Part Time
Who It’s For: New & Early-Career PMHNPs
Create Moments That Matter - For Seniors
The Willow Park Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program is a structured, supportive training program designed for newly graduated and early-career Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). The goal of the program is to help create clinical leaders in supporting older adults residing in assisted living and senior living communities in Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties) and New York City.
This fellowship provides a nurturing, academically grounded environment where PMHNPs develop strong clinical judgment, professional confidence, and leadership skills while delivering onsite psychiatric care to seniors, including those with complex medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
The Willow Park Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program is a structured, paid training program designed to support newly licensed PMHNPs as they transition into confident, independent psychiatric practice—while caring for seniors in assisted living and senior living communities.
Program Overview
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program offers an exceptional candidates to become highly skilled clinicians with extensive experience in older adults. Fellows are trained specifically in the delivery of geriatric and senior-focused psychiatric care within assisted living, independent living, and memory care settings.
Through enhanced supervision, gradual caseload development, and ongoing didactic and quality improvement experiences, fellows gain the skills necessary to function as trusted psychiatric providers and clinical leaders within senior living communities.
Key Program Components
Enhanced Clinical Supervision in Senior Psychiatry
Supervision is the cornerstone of our fellowship. Fellows receive dedicated, individualized supervision from experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and collaborating psychiatrists with expertise in senior and geriatric mental health.
Clinical supervision focuses on:
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Psychiatric care of older adults
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Dementia-related behavioral symptoms
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Medication management and deprescribing
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Collaboration with assisted living staff and families
Fellows participate in both independent and collaborative onsite clinical experiences within senior living environments.
Gradual Caseload Development
Fellows build their caseloads incrementally while providing care to seniors in assisted living communities. This structured progression allows fellows to focus on learning the unique clinical, functional, and social considerations of older adults—without the pressure of immediate full productivity.
Onsite Clinical & Rotational Experiences
Fellows rotate across Willow Park Health’s assisted living and senior living partner communities, gaining exposure to:
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Assisted Living
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Independent Living
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Memory Care
These experiences are paired with consistent supervision and mentorship. Fellows must be willing and able to travel between senior living sites as part of their training.
Structured Onboarding
Structured onboarding and peer-reviewed sessions are centered on senior psychiatry and psychiatric care in long-term care settings, including:
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Evidence-based geriatric psychiatry
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Dementia-related behavioral management
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Ethical considerations in senior care
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Interdisciplinary collaboration in assisted living
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Leadership within senior living communities
These sessions complement clinical work and support the development of confident, well-rounded psychiatric clinicians
Post Fellowship Employment
Upon successful completion of the fellowship, graduates continue working at Willow Park Health as full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners serving senior living communities. Compensation increases accordingly, and fellows are able to maintain the strong clinical relationships developed with residents, families, community staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
Graduates continue to thrive within Willow Park Health’s collaborative, senior-focused culture while advancing as independent clinicians and leaders.
Compensation and Benefits
Fellows receive:
Competitive salary
W9 (independent contractor) or W2 (employee) opportunity
Compensation aligned with a reduced caseload during the fellowship year
This structure reflects our commitment to education, supervision, and sustainable psychiatric practice in senior care.
Who Should Apply
This fellowship is ideal for newly licensed or early-career PMHNPs who are passionate about:
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Psychiatry for older adults
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Onsite care in assisted living and senior living communities
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Strong mentorship and supervision
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Long-term growth in senior mental health care
Why This Fellowship Exists
The transition from graduation to independent psychiatric practice can be overwhelming—especially in complex settings like senior care.
At Willow Park Health, we believe newly licensed PMHNPs deserve:
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Time to learn
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Space to ask questions
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Strong clinical mentorship
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A realistic path to independence
Our fellowship provides the structure and support needed to develop sound clinical judgment while delivering high-quality psychiatric care to older adults.
Who This Program Is For
This fellowship is ideal for PMHNPs who:
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Are newly licensed or early in their careers
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Are interested in psychiatry for older adults
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Want onsite, relationship-based clinical work
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Value mentorship, collaboration, and ethical practice
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Are seeking long-term professional growth—not just a first job
What Makes This Fellowship Different?
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Focused on Geriatric Psychiatry
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Fellows work primarily with seniors residing in:
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Assisted Living
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Independent Living
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Memory Care
You will gain hands-on experience managing:
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Depression and anxiety in older adults
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Dementia-related behavioral symptoms
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Psychosis and mood disorders
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Medication management and deprescribing
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Collaboration with families and care teams
Structured Supervision & Mentorship
Supervision is the foundation of the program.
Fellows receive:
Supervision from experienced PMHNPs
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Access to collaborating psychiatrists
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Case review, clinical guidance, and professional mentorship
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You are never practicing alone.
Gradual Caseload Development
Caseloads are intentionally built over time—allowing you to focus on learning and clinical reasoning, develop confidence without productivity pressure, and build meaningful patient relationships.
What a Typical Week Looks Like
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Onsite psychiatric care in senior living communities
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Scheduled supervision and mentorship
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Weekly didactics and QI participation
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Time for documentation and reflection
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Ongoing collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the fellowship:
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Transition into independent PMHNP roles with confidence
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Continue serving the senior communities they supported during training
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Become trusted psychiatric providers and clinical leaders within assisted living settings
Compensation and Benefits
This is a paid fellowship. Fellows receive:
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Competitive salary
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Reduced caseload aligned with training goals
Upon successful completion, fellows transition into full-time PMHNP roles with increased compensation and continued mentorship.
Application Reqirements
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Be licensed or license-eligible PMHNPs
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Be eligible to practice in New York State (or actively in process)
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Be willing to travel between assisted living sites
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Commit to full participation in clinical, didactic, and QI activities
Fellowship Program Disclaimer
The Willow Park Health Fellowship Program is a non-accredited, post-licensure professional development and clinical mentorship program. It is not an academic degree program and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or approved by any university, college, governmental agency, or accrediting body.
Completion of this fellowship does not result in an academic degree, board certification, or specialty credential recognized by any state licensing authority. The program is designed solely as an employer-based training and mentorship experience intended to support continued clinical growth within Willow Park Health.
All participants must maintain active, unrestricted professional licensure in the State of New York and remain in full compliance with all applicable federal and state laws governing advanced practice nursing.
Ready To Learn More?
We welcome confidential conversations with PMHNP graduates who are exploring their next step.
Apply or Inquire: owais@willowparkhealth.com
Focus: Psychiatry for seniors in assisted living communities
Model: Supportive, ethical, relationship-based care