Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner

Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Evergreen Medical Group - 4.0 River Edge, NJ Job Details Full-time $160,000 - $180,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Mental health stabilization Direct patient care Spanish Vital signs Psychiatry Electronic health records (EHR) management Achieving HIPAA compliance Patient assessment Triage Physiology knowledge Infection control HIPAA Mid-level Outpatient

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Telehealth experience Mental health counseling Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning Telehealth therapy Medication management Healthcare diagnosis Progress documentation Psychiatric evaluations Patient treatment Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Health education and counseling Full Job Description Job Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive mental health and behavioral care to diverse patient populations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, utilize advanced clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. You will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals across various settings, including outpatient clinic and telehealth platforms. Your expertise will help promote mental wellness, manage complex psychiatric conditions, and support holistic patient recovery.

Duties include:

Conduct thorough patient assessments, including mental status examinations, vital signs, and physiological evaluations to inform diagnosis and treatment plans Provide evidence-based psychiatric interventions such as medication management, therapy sessions, and crisis stabilization Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care strategies that address behavioral health needs Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) system (eClinicalWorks) for accurate documentation of patient encounters and treatment progress Engage in telehealth consultations to expand access to behavioral health services across diverse populations Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies to foster long-term wellness Requirements Fluent in Spanish Current Nurse Practitioner license with certification in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing Proven experience working with individuals across age groups Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems; experience with CPT coding and

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coding standards for documentation purposes Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, therapy sessions, and medication administration Excellent communication skills for triage assessments, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and practicing infection control protocols in all clinical activities Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to advancing behavioral health through innovative care delivery. We value your expertise and are committed to supporting your professional growth while making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

Pay:

$160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person