Psychiatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Child & Adolescent

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to children and adolescents in an outpatient behavioral health setting.

The ideal candidate will have direct clinical experience evaluating and treating children and adolescents with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions, including experience with psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, psychotropic medication management, and ongoing symptom monitoring.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will work under the supervision of a collaborating physician and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Essential Responsibilities

·         Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents.

·         Provide psychiatric medication management and monitor treatment effectiveness, side effects, and clinical response.

·         Demonstrate strong knowledge of psychotropic medications commonly used in pediatric and adolescent populations.

·         Evaluate and manage a broad spectrum of psychiatric and behavioral health disorders..

·         Collaborate with therapists, social workers, case managers, physicians, families, schools, and other members of the care team as appropriate.

·         Provide care using a Trauma-Informed Care approach.

·         Assess and appropriately address co-occurring substance use and behavioral health concerns.

Qualifications

·         Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of New Jersey.

·         Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing or a related mental health field.

·         Current ANCC certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or applicable psychiatric clinical specialist certification.

·         Prior clinical experience working specifically with children and adolescents is required.

·         Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology.

·         Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

·         Bilingual skills are a plus.

Core Competencies

·         Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health: Demonstrated clinical expertise working with pediatric and adolescent populations.

·         Psychiatric Assessment: Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.

·         Psychopharmacology: Knowledge and experience managing psychiatric medications in children and adolescents.

·         Trauma-Informed Care: Ability to incorporate trauma-informed principles into clinical practice.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

·         Medical and dental insurance

·         403(b) retirement plan

·         Paid time off and paid holidays

·         Disability and life insurance

·         Health Savings Account (HSA)

·         Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Voluntary benefits, including vision insurance, Aflac, and pet insurance

·         Professional development and training opportunities

·         Employee referral bonus program

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Salary : $130,000 - $144,000