Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start) and board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the ANCC.
• One-year post-licensure experience providing psychiatric assessments and treatment planning to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Experience in a multidisciplinary, value-based, or community behavioral health setting.
• Experience with and ability to deliver telehealth psychiatric care.
• Demonstrated competence in outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
• Active DEA registration and New Jersey CDS registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).
• Technologically proficient with EHR systems and quality/outcomes reporting; demonstrates strong clinical judgment and psychiatric expertise.
• This role requires driving as an essential function. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility consistent with company insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, case management, medication management, and health/nutritional counseling for a diverse patient population.
• Prescribe and monitor medications (including controlled substances) in compliance with DEA, PDMP, and clinical guidelines; order and interpret labs and ensure appropriate physiologic monitoring.
• Manage an assigned patient panel, delivering care via in-person and telehealth modalities while supporting patient access, continuity of care, and program growth.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrist and team (LCSW, LPN, care coordinators, group homes, guardians, external providers) to coordinate care, support clinical protocols, and participate in case review and QI initiatives.
• Manage an assigned patient panel, with patient routing based on payer, acuity, and clinical complexity.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and audit-ready documentation in the Electronic Health Record in compliance with HIPAA, Medicaid/Medicare, and all federal, state, and regulatory requirements (e.g., DMHAS, DHS).
• Adhere to organizational safety, infection control, and emergency response protocols and standards.
• Support implementation of clinical protocols governing visit cadence, monitoring, documentation, and quality.
• Support the program's expansion of active patient panel and access targets through efficient, high-quality clinical throughput.
• Uphold professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality when interacting with clients, families, and staff, and respond promptly to communications to support effective service delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Medical Leave
• PTO Buy-Back options
• Direct Deposit
• Payroll Cards
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Recognition Program
• Paid Orientation
• Ongoing Training