What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) position at Ayala Child & Adolescent Psychiatry?
Overview
Join our dynamic Psychiatrist-led healthcare team as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive mental health care. This exciting position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide expert psychiatric assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. We are seeking an energetic, motivated professional passionate about advancing mental health services across diverse populations, including pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. Your expertise will help foster a supportive environment that promotes healing and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status examinations, and risk assessments.
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with Evidence-Based-Best-Practices, state and federal regulations, ensuring safe and effective treatment plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals such as physicians and therapists to coordinate holistic patient care.
- Provide evidence-based psychopharmacology & brief psychotherapy interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like DrChrono and our own proprietary systems for accurate medical documentation and patient records management.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication adherence strategies.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Malpractice insurance fully covered
- Protected Administrative Time
- Paid time off plus paid holidays
- Full administrative support
- Real-time psychiatrist collaboration
- No weekends
- No calls
Requirements
- In-Office
- Evening Hours
- Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Active New Jersey APN license
- Active DEA registration and New Jersey CDS registration, or willingness to obtain both before start
- Comfort with electronic documentation and a 72-hour note-closure standard
- Experience with, or genuine interest in, patients under 18
Join us to make a meaningful difference in mental health care! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in patient care. All roles are paid positions that recognize your expertise and dedication—empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.
Pay: $108,215.83 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $108,216 - $150,000