Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Warren, NJ

Relief Mental Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief Mental Health in New Jersey seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care across our offices. You will perform assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.

Responsibilities include prescribing and monitoring medications, conducting Spravato and IV Ketamine assessments when applicable, delivering psychotherapy, educating patients and families, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Certification as PMHNP-BC.
• Experience in psychiatric/mental health settings preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality protocols.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and mental status examinations.
• Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring effective management of side effects and adherence.
• Conduct Spravato assessments and treatments; observe patient vitals and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Confidentiality

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Time management

Multitasking

Education

PMHNP degree (Master’s or Doctoral)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Relief Mental Health was founded in January of 2020. Within these 6 years, we have expanded to 12 new offices across Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Colorado! We aim to create a new standard for mental health care, offering a continuum of innovative therapeutic interventions and responding to evolving patient needs.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history and mental status examinations

• Diagnosis: Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.

• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists

• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring effective management of side effects and patient adherence

• Spravato Assessment and Treatments: Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and Monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process.

• IV Ketamine Assessment and Treatments (if applicable): Conduct thorough evaluations to assess appropriateness for treatment as well as provide thorough education and patient expectations for care. Observation and Monitoring of patient vital signs in office. Ensure patient safety and effective management throughout the treatment process

• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients, employing evidence-based techniques

• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options available, and self-management strategies

• Treatment Modalities: Maintain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of all treatment modalities offered are Relief to ensure individualized care and referrals, when deemed appropriate

• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including Therapists/, Social Workers, Providers, Clinical Assistants and additional support staff to ensure comprehensive care

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records, documenting assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes. Complete and sign all treatment notes within 48 hours of the appointment

• Crisis Intervention: Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed

• Continuing Education: Stay updated on advancements in psychiatric medicine and maintain required certifications

• Work in tandem with the Psychiatrist/TMS Provider to conduct follow ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluation of new patients for TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health

• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

• Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health settings highly preferred

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills; strong compassion and empathy for patients and their families

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional in all interactions

• Knowledge all health care regulations and confidentiality protocols, including HIPAA

• Expereince or ability to learn and maintain Electronic Health Record system

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite