School Based Psychiatric Nurse Practioner (PMHNP-BC)

School Based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with InSite Health Job Title: School Based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Employment Type: Part Time(2 days/16 hrs.)--Clinician can choose which days Location: School Site in Paramus, New Jersey Pay Rate/Benefits: $70-$80 an hour on a W-2 with PTO/Sick Time and other part time employee benefits that include Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program, life insurance, and more. Who is InSite Health? InSite Health is a leading behavioral health organization partnering with several hundred schools to deliver best-in-class mental health programs for students. We are equally committed to supporting the employees who make this work possible by fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and shared purpose. We leverage proprietary technology and a collaborative care model to help districts identify, support, and manage student needs more effectively by integrating clinical services, data-driven insights, and streamlined workflows. This approach helps reduce symptoms in students, improve outcomes, decrease risk, and allow schools to operate more efficiently across their behavioral health programs. Role Summary The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and care coordination for child, adolescent, and/or adult clients (based on experience and credentialing). Care is delivered in accordance with New Jersey regulations, InSite clinical protocols, and collaborative practice agreements. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatrists, therapists, care coordination, medical reception, and leadership) to ensure timely access, evidence-based treatment, and exceptional outcomes. Essential Responsibilities Clinical Care Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits (in-person and telehealth, as clinically appropriate; Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope; provide medication monitoring, psychoeducation, and safety planning. Review external physicals, labs, and screenings obtained off-site to ensure medical needs are integrated into treatment planning. Provide timely refills within policy; escalate high-acuity cases and coordinate higher levels of care when indicated. Documentation & Compliance Complete accurate, clinically appropriate documentation in the EHR within required timelines. Maintain problem lists, med lists, allergies, CQM items, and measurement-based care instruments. Follow New Jersey APN collaborative protocols and federal/state prescribing laws (CDS/DEA); comply with HIPAA/FERPA in school settings. Teamwork & Communication Participate in case consultation, multidisciplinary huddles, and care coordination with internal and external partners Support reasonable administrative responsibilities (e.g., forms, prior auth input, brief chart reviews). Quality & Outcomes Practice culturally responsive, trauma-informed care; incorporate clinical guidelines and decision support. Meet or exceed productivity and quality metrics. Tech: EHR proficiency (Avon experience a plus), basic Office/Workspace tools (Docs/Sheets/Slides), secure email/telehealth workflows. Compliance & Standards Abide by InSite Health code of ethics, policies & procedures, and all local/state/federal regulations. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA (and FERPA where applicable in schools). Participate in required trainings, supervision/consultation, and competency assessments. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Duties may involve sitting, standing, walking, typing, reading, and speaking; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.