Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner job at Mindify Wellness And Care. Paterson, NJ.
Mindify Wellness and Care is seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and patient-centered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services to our diverse client population. The PMHNP will be an integral part of our collaborative care team, delivering evidence-based pharmacotherapy and, where applicable, psychotherapy, to help individuals achieve their mental wellness goals. This role requires clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Mindify Wellness and Care's values of empathy, innovation, and client empowerment.
Key Responsibilities:
•Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis:
•Conduct thorough initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments for individuals across the lifespan (or specify age range if your clinic focuses on adults/children only), including psychiatric history, mental status exams, and risk assessments.
•Formulate accurate psychiatric diagnoses based on DSM-5-TR criteria.
•Assess for co-occurring medical conditions and substance use disorders, integrating a holistic view of patient well-being.
•Treatment Planning & Management:
•Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with patients, incorporating pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy (as appropriate and within scope), and lifestyle interventions.
•Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications, including careful consideration of dosage, side effects, interactions, and efficacy.
•Order and interpret relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests to inform treatment decisions and monitor medication safety.
•Adjust treatment plans as needed based on patient response, clinical progress, and evolving best practices.
•Therapeutic Interventions:
•Provide culturally sensitive individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy sessions, utilizing various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, supportive therapy, psychodynamic principles) as appropriate and within scope of practice.
•Offer psychoeducation to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, medication management, and coping strategies.
•Provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed, connecting patients with appropriate resources.
•Collaboration & Coordination of Care:
•Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, primary care providers, and care coordinators, to ensure integrated and holistic patient care.
•Participate in regular case conferences, clinical meetings, and team discussions to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal outcomes.
•Coordinate referrals to other specialists or community resources as necessary.
•Documentation & Compliance:
•Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR) in compliance with all Mindify Wellness and Care policies, state/federal regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
•Complete all necessary documentation for billing, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
•Adhere to all professional and ethical standards of nursing practice and psychiatric mental health care.
•Professional Development & Quality Improvement:
•Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
•Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and maintain all required licensures and certifications.
•Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and advancements in psychopharmacology and mental health treatment.
Qualifications:
•Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
•Licensure & Certification:
•Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in [Your State].
•Current, unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in [Your State].
•Current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent.
•Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority in [Your State].
•Experience:
•Minimum of [e.g., 2-3] years of post-licensure clinical experience as a PMHNP, preferably in an outpatient setting. (Adjust years based on your need for new vs. experienced PMHNPs).
•Experience working with diverse patient populations and a range of mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, substance use disorders).
•Experience with telehealth platforms and delivery of virtual care is a plus if applicable.
•Skills & Attributes:
•Exceptional Clinical Acumen: Strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills in psychiatric mental health.
•Empathetic & Compassionate Patient Care: Ability to build strong therapeutic alliances with patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating empathy, respect, and cultural competence.
•Excellent Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills for effective patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clear documentation.
•Independent & Collaborative: Ability to practice autonomously within the scope of practice, while also excelling in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
•Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Strong ability to analyze complex clinical situations and make sound treatment decisions.
•Technologically Proficient: Competency in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems (specify if you use a particular one, e.g., "eClinicalWorks," "TherapyNotes," "Epic") and telehealth platforms.
•Ethical Practice: Unwavering commitment to ethical practice, patient privacy, and professional standards.
