Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry- Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

3d • $61 - $108

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry conducts psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments, diagnoses psychiatric and behavioral health conditions, and develops individualized treatment plans with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team. The role prescribes and manages psychotropic medications, provides follow-up care and patient education, and coordinates care with behavioral health and other healthcare professionals. It maintains complete documentation in the electronic medical record and responds to psychiatric emergencies, including providing consultation and support in the Emergency Department, crisis settings, and inpatient medical units as needed. The position also educates patients, families, and care team members; complies with organizational, clinical, accreditation, and regulatory requirements; and participates in assigned weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led multispecialty group serving northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Its integrated network connects patients with Atlantic Health’s continuum of care and ranked hospitals. Atlantic Behavioral Health provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services, including intensive outpatient programs.

Requirements

• 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 years of nursing experience.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience caring for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Relevant behavioral health clinical rotation experience for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
• PTO and paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on-site childcare.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level