Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Responsibilities include:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, consultations 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, residents 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 Jersey 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 annual compensation of $93,000–$114,000

Flexible three-day weekday schedule

No weekend work

Predictable daytime hours

Paid orientation and structured training

Malpractice insurance coverage

Additional benefits available based on eligibility

Weekly live continuing medical education

Paid access to UpToDate

Ongoing mentorship and case consultation

Comprehensive clinical, administrative and operational support

Professional advancement opportunities