Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SENIOR CARE THERAPY•Morristown, NJ

25d•$0 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health is a growing practice seeking enthusiastic clinicians to join their outstanding team. This role involves providing Psychiatric services in select assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for initial and follow-up Psychiatric consults, with daily patient encounters ranging from 11 to 16. The position requires only light clinical documentation, utilizing streamlined, one-page note templates for an efficient workflow. There are no hospital-based services, admissions, discharges, or extensive administrative responsibilities. Participation in a telephone-based on-call schedule is required, approximately one weeknight in seven and less than one weekend per month, with infrequent calls. The daily work schedule is flexible, offering significant autonomy and independence, with support available from three psychiatrists and colleagues.

Requirements

NJ APRN license
NJ DEA
AANP certification (must be PMHNP)
Active and unrestricted license
Effective oral and written communication in English
Basic proficiency with technology, including electronic health records (EHR)
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to regulatory compliance
Ability to provide in-person services at assigned facilities
Ability to walk, stand, and move between patient rooms and offices within the facility throughout the day

Nice To Haves

Experience prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications is very strongly preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.
PMHNP certification is ideal in NJ (but Family & Geriatric are acceptable in NJ).

Responsibilities

Perform initial and follow-up Psychiatric consults in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Conduct daily patient encounters, approximately between 11 to 16.
Complete light clinical documentation, including initial and follow-up progress notes.
Participate in a telephone-based on-call schedule.
Submit billing.