Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Rockaway, NJ

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

Requirements

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications