Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry- Atlantic Health

About The Role

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
Diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in accordance with established clinical standards and diagnostic criteria.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications within the scope of practice and regulatory guidelines.
Provide ongoing medication management, follow-up care, and patient education to support treatment adherence and outcomes.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, behavioral health clinicians, mental health assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide consultation and support in the Emergency Department, crisis settings, and inpatient medical units as needed and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Educate patients, families, and care team members on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources.
Comply with all organizational policies, clinical protocols, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in assigned weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage as required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) licensure in the applicable state of practice.
Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience required.
Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Current DEA registration with appropriate prescribing authority for controlled substances.
One (1) to two (2) years of experience caring for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred. New graduates with relevant behavioral health clinical rotation experience may be considered.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.