Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP - Red Bank, NJ

Relief Mental Health•Red Bank, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Relief is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis support, treatment planning, medication management, psychotherapy, and patient education. The role also includes assessment and treatment services related to Spravato and, if applicable, IV ketamine, with in-office monitoring of vital signs and patient safety. The practitioner works with a Psychiatrist/TMS Provider on follow-ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluating new patients for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The position is based at 211 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Current state Nurse Practitioner licensure and certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Prior experience in psychiatric or mental health settings.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills, with compassion and empathy for patients and families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and confidentiality protocols, including HIPAA.
Ability to learn and maintain the 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including medical histories and mental status examinations.
Assist in diagnosing mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, including side effects and patient adherence.
Evaluate patients for Spravato treatment, educate them about care and expectations, monitor vital signs in the office, and support patient safety throughout treatment.
If applicable, evaluate patients for IV ketamine treatment, educate them about care and expectations, monitor vital signs in the office, and support patient safety throughout treatment.
Work with the Psychiatrist/TMS Provider on follow-ups, motor threshold mapping, and evaluation of new patients for TMS.
Provide psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-based techniques.
Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
Maintain knowledge of treatment modalities offered by Relief to support individualized care and appropriate referrals.
Collaborate with therapists, social workers, providers, clinical assistants, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes; complete and sign treatment notes within 48 hours of appointments.
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Stay current with advancements in psychiatric medicine and maintain required certifications.