Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY | ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ | NEAR ATLANTIC CITY & OCEAN CITY

Help Patients Find Hope Through Advanced Psychiatric Care

An established outpatient behavioral health practice in Atlantic County, New Jersey is seeking a compassionate and clinically confident Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our growing team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a provider who enjoys practicing evidence-based psychiatry while collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and other psychiatric conditions.

Located just minutes from Atlantic City, Ocean City, Margate, Somers Point, Egg Harbor Township, Northfield, and the Jersey Shore, our practice serves patients throughout South Jersey in a welcoming outpatient setting focused on innovation, compassion, and exceptional clinical outcomes.

What You'll Do

As a PMHNP, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adult patients in an outpatient setting, including:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric follow-up
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and community resources
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in a collaborative team focused on exceptional patient outcomes

You'll also have the opportunity to care for patients receiving advanced treatment options including:

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Spravato® (Esketamine)
• IV Ketamine Therapy
• Pharmacogenetic testing
• Traditional psychiatric medication management

Previous experience with these treatment modalities is welcomed but not required. We are happy to provide training for providers who are eager to expand their expertise.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
• Board Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)
• Active or eligible New Jersey APRN license
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Strong psychiatric assessment and medication management skills
• Excellent communication and patient-centered care approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient psychiatry experience
• Experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and treatment-resistant depression
• Interest in innovative psychiatric treatments such as TMS, Spravato, or ketamine therapy
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Passion for providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care

What We Offer

• Monday-Friday outpatient schedule
• No hospital call
• No inpatient responsibilities
• Established patient population
• Collaborative physician-led environment
• Opportunity to learn and practice cutting-edge psychiatric treatments
• Dedicated clinical and administrative support staff
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Community

Atlantic County offers the perfect blend of coastal living and suburban convenience. Enjoy easy access to the beaches of the Jersey Shore while living and working near Atlantic City, Ocean City, Margate, Somers Point, Egg Harbor Township, and Northfield. The area offers waterfront recreation, outstanding restaurants, excellent schools, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle—all within driving distance of Philadelphia.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about helping patients reclaim their lives through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and are looking to join a collaborative outpatient practice committed to clinical excellence and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.