Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments
• Mentally status examinations, and risk assessments
• Formulate accurate diagnoses using DSM-5-TR criteria
• Affirmative for co-occurring medical and substance use conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
• Adjust treatment plans based on clinical response and best practices
• Provide culturally sensitive psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, DBT, supportive therapy)
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients and families
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization when necessary
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings
• Cook up referrals and connect individuals with appropriate community resources
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, billing requirements, and regulatory standards
• Adhere to ethical and professional nursing standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain required continuing education and professional certifications
• Stay current with psychiatric, behavioral health, and pharmacological advancements

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program
• Fluent in both Spanish and English (required)
• Licensure & Certification: Active RN and APRN licenses in the State of New Jersey, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Active DEA registration with prescriptive authority
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of post-licensure PMHNP experience preferred, Experience working in outpatient behavioral health settings with diverse populations, Experience providing telehealth services preferred