Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ANK Behavioral Health; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

ANK Behavioral Health in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient evaluation and ongoing medication management for adults in a compassionate, patient-centered setting. This part-time, hybrid role includes a mix of in-person and telehealth visits to support flexible, accessible care.

The NP will perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, prescribe and monitor psychotropic meds, and educate patients about diagnoses and options while

Qualifications

• Strong skills in mental health nursing and therapeutic communication.
• Experience with crisis assessment and patient education.
• PMHNP-BC preferred; NJ APRN licensure or eligibility required.
• Familiarity with psychopharmacology and treatment planning.
• Experience with telehealth and EHR documentation.
• Ability to collaborate across care teams and maintain regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for adults including young adults.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Provide psychoeducation on diagnoses, options, and lifestyle factors.
• Collaborate with other providers for holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Coordinate care with primary care and behavioral health professionals as needed.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Therapeutic communication

Crisis assessment

Patient education

Telehealth experience

EHR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN/PMHNP focus

NJ APRN license

PMHNP-BC

DEA registration

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description ANK Behavioral Health is a compassionate psychiatric practice based in New Jersey, founded on the belief that healing begins with trust and personalized care. Led by experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner Alyssa Killion, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, the practice provides holistic, collaborative mental health services. ANK Behavioral Health is distinguished by extended consultation times, allowing for thorough discussion, careful listening, and tailored treatment planning. Patients benefit from convenient telehealth access, streamlined online booking and paperwork, and commercial insurance acceptance through Headway. The practice serves adults, including young adults, across New Jersey through both telehealth and in-person care, focusing on education, shared decision-making, and respectful therapeutic relationships.

Role Description The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management for adult patients, including young adults, in a compassionate, patient-centered setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and adjusting treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications, and providing psychoeducation on diagnoses, treatment options, and lifestyle factors that support mental wellness. The practitioner will collaborate closely with other providers to ensure holistic care, maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record, and participate in coordination of care with primary care and other behavioral health professionals as needed. This is a part-time, hybrid role based in Mount Laurel, NJ, with a mix of in-person appointments and work-from-home telehealth visits to support flexible, accessible care for patients.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Mental Health Nursing, with experience in therapeutic communication, crisis assessment, and patient education.
• Candidates should be qualified Nurse Practitioners with current or eligible New Jersey APRN licensure and PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification) preferred.
• Candidates should have a solid foundation in Mental Health Care, including assessment, diagnosis of common psychiatric conditions, and evidence-based treatment planning.
• Candidates should demonstrate expertise in Psychiatric Care, including psychopharmacology, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring of treatment efficacy and safety.
• Candidates should have a background in Nursing that reflects sound clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Experience with telehealth service delivery, electronic health records, and documentation that meets regulatory and payer requirements is highly beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, and the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships with diverse adult populations are essential.
• Master’s degree in Nursing with a psychiatric focus, current DEA registration or eligibility, and prior outpatient psychiatric or integrated care experience are preferred.