Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Prescriber

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ, seeks a skilled clinician to work alongside physicians delivering advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The role focuses on general and preventive care for children and adults, performing check-ups, treating illnesses, ordering labs, and prescribing medications.

You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, monitor medications, and collaborate with the care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality mental health care for patients and

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions using criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and care team.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with scope of practice.
• Provide ongoing medication monitoring and patient education.
• Collaborate with clinicians, mental health assistants, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provide consultation and education to team, patients, and families regarding mental health issues.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ, seeks a skilled clinician to work alongside physicians delivering advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The role focuses on general and preventive care for children and adults, performing check-ups, treating illnesses, ordering labs, and prescribing medications.

You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, monitor medications, and collaborate with the care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality mental health care for patients and