Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position SummaryIn collaboration with the supervising physician, the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), at Ocean County DOC, Toms River, NJ provides comprehensive psychiatric and medical services to incarcerated individuals within the Department of Corrections. Services are delivered in accordance with community standards of care, correctional healthcare regulations, and applicable state and federal laws. This role emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based mental health treatment in a secure and multidisciplinary environment. Per Diem.Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced clinical assessment skills, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and development of treatment plansStrong knowledge of psychopharmacology with the ability to safely prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications within the scope of licensureAbility to deliver high-quality, patient-centered mental health care consistent with community standards and correctional healthcare guidelinesExcellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills in both routine and high-acuity situationsProficiency in ordering, interpreting, and responding to diagnostic tests and clinical dataStrong documentation skills, including accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health record (EHR) entriesEffective communication and collaboration skills when working with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and custody personnelAbility to educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and ongoing care plansStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, secure environmentHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards, including HIPAA and PREACommitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based clinical practicePerformance Expectations / Essential DutiesConduct and document comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including patient history and mental status examinationsOrder, interpret, and act upon diagnostic and laboratory tests as clinically indicatedPrescribe and manage psychiatric medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with licensure, protocols, and collaborative practice agreementsPerform invasive or therapeutic procedures within scope of practice as necessaryPrepare and dictate discharge summaries, transfer orders, and continuity-of-care documentationDevelop, implement, and follow established patient care protocols and clinical guidelinesCollaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to educate patients on their mental health conditions and treatment plansMaintain up-to-date clinical knowledge through consultation, formal education, and review of current literatureParticipate in quality improvement, peer review, and clinical performance initiativesPerform all other duties as assignedFunctional DemandsAbility to pass all required health screenings and background checksMay be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and participate in on-call coverageMust be available to work on short notice when operationally necessaryOrganizational ExpectationsProvides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and preventionMaintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practiceAdheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulationsParticipate in ongoing quality improvement activitiesCompletes required orientation as directed by the facilityFollows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignmentFollows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence ProtocolUpholds HIPAA and PREA regulationsPunctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shiftsMaintains security clearance for the assigned facilityJob_Number: 2500QualificationsMaster’s degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a psychiatric/mental health focusCurrent, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the applicable stateNational certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Prior experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse PractitionerCurrent prescriptive authority, including DEA registration as requiredExperience in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, or comparable clinical settings preferredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred if required by the facilityAbility to meet all credentialing, background check, and security clearance requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr