Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, Per Diem - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System · Summit

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Responsible for working alongside physicians and facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services. Provides general and preventative care for children and adults, perform check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medication.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
2. Diagnose psychiatric conditions using criteria.
3. Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and care team.
4. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with scope of practice.
5. Provide ongoing medication monitoring and patient education.
6. Collaborate with clinicians, mental health assistants, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
7. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
8. Respond to psychiatric emergencies and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.
9. Provide consultation and education to team, patients, and families regarding mental health issues.
10. Adhere to all organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Other duties as assigned 

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