Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

An established private psychiatric practice in East Brunswick is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse

Practitioner.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Diagnose and assess mental health disorders

Conduct patient History and Physical examinations.

Prescribe medications as part of the patient’s treatment regime as allowed by license.

Record and document data necessary to maintain and coordinate health care.

Communicate patient’s plan of care with appropriate disciplines.

Individual and/or group therapy on an as needed basis.

Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical mental health therapy to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 2 years of experience seeing patients and prescribing on your own

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Ability to screen for danger to self or others.

Ability to analyze and interpret data to determine medical recommendations and priorities.

Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.

Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.

Ability to collaborate and advise medical, nursing, and clinical staff regarding patient care.

Currently credentialed with Aetna and Horizon BCBS

Excellent clinical documentation experience

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors in Nursing

Masters of Arts in Psychiatric/Mental Health/Nursing

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Valid New Jersey Driver’s License preferred

Valid DEA License

Valid CDS License

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

1 year or greater

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