Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Part Time Contracted - Mental Health

servbehavioralhealthsystem; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 158,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor

Evening hours

Admin support

Established client base

Modern EHR

Job summary

SERV in Clifton, NJ is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (PMH-APN) as an independent contractor to provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals in substance use programs.

You will supervise withdrawal, collaborate with physicians, and ensure compliance with DSM-V/ASAM criteria while maintaining quality patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Board-certified PMH-APN with NJ licensure.
• Pharmacology training completed; 45 hours or 3-credit course.
• Minimum 2 years in substance use treatment.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus; CDS/DEA certificates needed.

Responsibilities

• In independent contractor role, provide high-quality, person-centered psychiatric care.
• Diagnose and treat mind disorders per DSM-V/ASAM; supervise withdrawal.
• Offer daily medical oversight of withdrawal and monitor vitals.
• Support outpatient detox with the Medical Director per regulations.
• Participate in treatment planning and document progress notes.
• Order labs, manage medications, and educate clients on effects.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and care teams.

Skills

Bi-lingual (Spanish a plus)

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Board Certification in PMH APN

APN certification by NJ Board of Nursing

DEA/CDS certificates

Pharmacology course (3 credits/45 hrs)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

SERV, an established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

The “Partners in Wellness” Community Behavioral Health Center in Clifton, New Jersey, provides coordinated care for youth and adults in Passaic County and surrounding areas with behavioral health and physical health needs, taking into account the health of the whole person. We coordinate an individual’s behavioral health and physical health needs and collaborate with the individual and their loved ones to support their recovery.

Our highly trained staff works in partnership with each individual, helping them develop and reach their recovery goals, build resilience for tomorrow's challenges, and enhance their quality of life. Our diverse clinical team offers bilingual care, removing language and cultural barriers that can make it hard for some to seek care.

Mental Health Services Include:

• Psychiatry services for individuals 16 and older
• Group therapy for adultsADAPT partial care day program for adults with severe mental health diagnosis
• Peer Support

Substance Use Needs Services Include:

• Medical Withdrawal Management
• Medication to Support Recovery
• Peer Support
• Intensive Outpatient/ Outpatient Groups for substance use needs
• Outpatient and early intervention treatment for substance use needs
• Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment

The Advanced Practice Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses in individuals enrolled in the substance use program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the capacity of an independent contractor, the APN provides high-quality, person-centered compassionate care using evidence-based practices while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Pursuant to an agreement with a collaborating physician, diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the mind; performs psychiatric evaluations, performs diagnoses in accordance with accepted DSM-V and ASAM criteria, treats mental disorders in accordance with accepted principles of psychiatric/nursing practices
• Provides daily medical supervision of withdrawal, including monitoring of withdrawal symptoms and vital signs
• Supports the Medical Director in providing required outpatient detoxification services, in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Attends and participates in treatment team planning process, when required
• Completes progress notes in compliance with SERV policy and regulatory requirements; recommends and orders laboratory and other testing when indicated
• Orders medications as necessary and provides education to clients on medication interactions and side effects
• Provides education and consultation to multidisciplinary treatment team members.
• Ensures timely and effective communication with clients, families, providers, advocates and other professionals involved in client care

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of current principles and practices of behavioral healthcare, substance use and mentally ill.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing demands and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions and sound judgements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active professional liability/malpractice insurance (tail coverage required)
• Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program
• Completion of a graduate level 3-credit course in Pharmacology from an accredited institution approved by the Board of Nursing; or a pharmacology course of at least 45 hours integrated into the Master’s in Nursing program
• Minimum two (2) years direct experience in the treatment of substance abusing and dependent individuals, including detoxification services
• Bilingual in Spanish or knowledge of medical Spanish is a plus
• Certification as an APN by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric – Mental Health APN
• New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance (NJ CDS) and Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Dangerous Substance (DEA CDS) certificates.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $100.00 to $115.00 per hour (1099), based on experience.
• Independent contractor status with the flexibility of a schedule to fit your needs including evening and weekend options
• Full administrative support, including scheduling, billing, credentialing and insurance verification
• Established client base
• Modern electronic health record, supportive leadership and strong administrative infrastructure.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.