Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Rockaway, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join a patient-centered organization committed to transforming mental health care for older adults in skilled nursing and long-term care environments.

In this role, you’ll provide psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for residents while enjoying a balance of professional independence and the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team. If you’re passionate about improving geriatric behavioral health and value meaningful, relationship-based practice, this position is a perfect fit.

Requirements

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing follow-up visits.
  

• Provide patient-centered care that is trauma-informed, empathetic, and culturally competent.
  

• Develop, prescribe, and adjust individualized treatment plans and medication regimens.
  

• Communicate with families, caregivers, and facility staff to ensure a shared understanding of patient care goals.
  

• Complete detailed, compliant clinical documentation within required timeframes.
  

Qualifications

• Current PMHNP certification and unrestricted state license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
  

• Excellent diagnostic, assessment, and communication skills.
  

• Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care is preferred but not mandatory.
  

• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage a flexible caseload.
  

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits
Why You’ll Love Working Here