Advanced Practice Nurse / PSYCHIATRIC

Job Description:

APN / PMHNP-BC

(Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) This is a Fee-for-Service position. Compensation is paid per billable hour/session completed.

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 Education:

Master's or Doctorate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Licensure:

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

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