Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from GHR Healthcare Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Correctional Mental Health Full-Time | On-site | Correctional Facility Make a Meaningful Impact in Correctional Mental Health Step into a critical role where your expertise in psychiatric nursing meets an urgent need. This Nurse Practitioner position is based within a New Jersey correctional facility , where you’ll care for an underserved and often overlooked population. In this secure and structured setting, you'll deliver high-quality mental health care that can change the course of lives—both inside and beyond the walls. What You’ll Do: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions Develop personalized treatment plans, incorporating risk management and relapse prevention strategies Provide individual and/or group therapy sessions Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with state laws and facility guidelines Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment progress, and discharge summaries Promote a patient-centered, respectful, and evidence-based approach to mental healthcare What You Bring: Master’s Degree in Nursing (required) Current NP license in New Jersey Certification in Psychiatry or Mental Health Prescriptive authority with current DEA and CDS Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team BLS certification (required) New graduates with the right background and passion for behavioral health are welcome to apply Why This Role Stands Out: No two days are the same—encounter and treat a wide range of psychiatric and medical conditions, often in patients who haven’t had consistent access to care Be part of a collaborative care model that values respect, equity, and safety Play a vital role in improving mental health outcomes for a population that truly needs your care Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GHR Healthcare by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner” roles. Psychiatric Advance Practice Nurse - PMHNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP Vineland, NJ $2,305.20-$2,305.20 4 days ago Travel Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Vineland, NJ $2,307.00-$2,307.00 3 days ago Full-Time Admissions Registered Nurse, Home Health Vineland, NJ $2,069.40-$2,069.40 18 hours ago Vineland, NJ $2,583.40-$2,583.40 6 days ago Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) Gloucester County, NJ $32.00-$40.00 5 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,898.60-$2,898.60 6 days ago Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Bridgeton, NJ $2,145.00-$2,145.00 3 weeks ago Vineland, NJ $2,719.40-$2,719.40 5 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,069.40-$2,069.40 18 hours ago Vineland, NJ $2,598.96-$2,598.96 6 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,583.40-$2,583.40 6 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,583.40-$2,583.40 6 days ago Bridgeton, NJ $2,217.00-$2,217.00 5 days ago Bridgeton, NJ $2,069.40-$2,069.40 18 hours ago Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Addiction Dispensing Bridgeton, NJ $2,325.00-$2,325.00 2 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,719.40-$2,719.40 5 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,765.00-$2,765.00 6 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,069.40-$2,069.40 18 hours ago Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) Carneys Point Township, NJ $30.50-$42.00 3 weeks ago Full-Time Registered Nurse, Hospice - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS Vineland, NJ $2,069.40-$2,069.40 18 hours ago Local Contract Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Bridgeton, NJ $2,291.00-$2,291.00 5 days ago Travel Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Vineland, NJ $2,440.20-$2,440.20 3 days ago Vineland, NJ $2,371.08-$2,371.08 3 days ago Travel Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Vineland, NJ $2,325.00-$2,325.00 2 days ago Travel Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Vineland, NJ $2,482.68-$2,482.68 3 days ago Travel Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Vineland, NJ $2,443.40-$2,443.40 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr