Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry- Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.

• Diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in accordance with established clinical standards and diagnostic criteria.

• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.

• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications within the scope of practice and regulatory guidelines.

• Provide ongoing medication management, follow-up care, and patient education to support treatment adherence and outcomes.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, behavioral health clinicians, mental health assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide consultation and support in the Emergency Department, crisis settings, and inpatient medical units as needed and in accordance with departmental guidelines.

• Educate patients, families, and care team members on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources.

• Comply with all organizational policies, clinical protocols, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in assigned weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage as required.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) licensure in the applicable state of practice.

• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience required.

• Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

• Current DEA registration with appropriate prescribing authority for controlled substances.

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience caring for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred. New graduates with relevant behavioral health clinical rotation experience may be considered.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

• Life & AD&D Insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

• PTO & Paid Sick Leave

• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

• Backup and On-Site Childcare

• Well-Being Rewards

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.