Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (New Jersey)

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Requirements:

• Ability to support the team on a contract, part-time, or full-time basis; remote friendly.
• Master's of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited program.
• Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• 3+ years experience working as a PMHNP; IOP, PHP, and/or IP experience is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults.
• Commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical, clinical support, and administrative staff.
• Proficiency in electronic health records.
• Requires computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care for medication management, diagnostic evaluations, and medical assessments.
• Educates patients about medications, including risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
• Coordinates with support staff for patient communication and follow-up.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Assists Medical Directors with patient-facing tasks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Medical Director.