Advanced Practice Nurse / PSYCHIATRIC

Overview

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric services for patients within the scope of advanced nursing practice. This role focuses on holistic care, combining medication management with evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

*Core Duties & Responsibilities*

• *Clinical Assessment:* Conduct psychiatric evaluations, bio-psychosocial assessments, and physical exams to formulate accurate diagnoses.
• *Medication Management:* Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications; monitor target symptoms and adjust dosages based on clinical response.
• *Patient Counseling:* Provide individual/group therapy and detailed medication education, including risk of drug/alcohol interactions.
• *Documentation:* Maintain precise electronic health records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and written medication fact sheets.
• *Collaboration:* Coordinate care with the clinical team, consult with the supervising psychiatrist, and initiate outside referrals as needed.
• *Compliance:* Sign off on treatment plans and testify in court matters (petitions/affidavits) when legally required.

*Skills & Experience*

• Experience in behavioral health, community health, or primary care preferred.
• Expertise in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT and self-management).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for family and staff consultation.

*Minimum Qualifications*

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Education

• Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited School of Nursing.
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Licensure

• Active New Jersey *APN (NP)* license in good standing.
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Certification

• Board Certification as a *Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)*.
• *Prescribing Authority:* Valid New Jersey *CDS* and *DEA* registrations.

Pay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hazlet, NJ 07730