Licensed Psychiatric NP
Company: Headway
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
At Headway, we are driven by our mission to redefine mental
health services, offering innovative solutions to connect patients
seamlessly with psychiatric care professionals. As a Licensed
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will play a key role in our
interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive psychiatric
services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, through
our accessible platform. Your expertise in psychiatric care will
directly contribute to making mental health services more
attainable for our patients via insurance-based solutions. Conduct
psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health
conditions. Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration
with a healthcare team. Prescribe medication and monitor its
effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary. Provide crisis
intervention as needed. Offer psychoeducation to patients and their
families to enhance understanding of psychiatric conditions and
treatment. Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient
care in accordance with legal and professional standards. Stay
current with advancements in the field to best serve the patient
population. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to
provide insights from a psychiatric perspective. Strong diagnostic
skills and proficiency in psychiatric medication management.
Ability to develop and follow through with effective treatment
plans. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of
explaining complex issues to patients and families. Crisis
intervention abilities. Proficient in using electronic health
record systems. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the
state of practice. Board Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nurse Practice (PMHNP-BC).
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