Job Description
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