Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Job Title: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Location: Westfield, NJ (Onsite and Remote) Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Dr. Shavar Chase

Job Summary: The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to patients across the lifespan in a small, family-like private practice. This role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The PMHNP will contribute to a growing practice while benefiting from a supportive and close-knit work environment.

Key Responsibilities:  Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for diverse patients.  Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health disorders.  Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.  Prescribe medications and other treatments as needed.  Provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, and families.  Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers.  Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on patient response.  Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and care plans.  Using an EHR system, maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient interactions and care.  Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and continuing education initiatives.  Stay informed of the latest practices, research, and psychiatric and mental health care trends to enhance clinical outcomes.

Qualifications:  Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing specializing in Psychiatric and Mental Health.  Current and valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of New Jersey.  Certification as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).  Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in psychiatric or mental health care, demonstrating strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.  Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.  Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, especially in a growing practice setting.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) systems.  Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.  Specialized experience in areas such as child and adolescent psychiatry, substance abuse treatment, or trauma-informed care.

Work Environment: This position balances onsite and remote work in a growing private practice known for its warm, supportive, and close-knit environment. The practice places a high value on teamwork, patient- centered care, and professional growth.

Benefits:  Paid time off and sick leave.  Professional development opportunities.  Flexible work arrangements with a combination of in-office and remote work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a compassionate and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through high-quality mental health care.

Flexible work from home options available.