APN - Child

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee discount and rewards program

Job summary

Care Plus NJ, Inc. seeks a PMHNP/APN to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop multimodal treatment plans, and prescribe medications per FDA guidelines.

The role includes coordinating with psychotherapists and case managers, providing patient education, and ensuring timely documentation. The position requires NJ RN license with PMHNP certification, APN license, ANCC certification (or board-eligible), CDS, DEA, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of experience working with children (including during APN training).
• Current and valid NJ RN license with PMHNP certification.
• Current and valid NJ APN license.
• Current and valid ANCC certification (or board-eligible).
• Current and valid CDS.
• Current and valid Federal DEA.
• Current and valid CPR/AED (BLS).
• Driver's license and insurability by agency insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care within certification scope and clinical comfort.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic mental illnesses.
• Provide basic supportive psychotherapy as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Prescribe psychiatric medications and monitor efficacy/side effects.
• Order labs and tests; refer to outside physicians as needed.
• Monitor patient health status and PHQ-9 trends over time.
• Provide psycho-education and wellness services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and present updates.
• Seek diagnostic guidance from collaborating physician as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and monitor HIPAA compliance.
• Provide coverage for peers when out of the office.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychiatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN from accredited school of nursing

Job description

What We Offer:

• Life & AD&DD insurance; STD & LTD coverage


• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations resulting in thorough assessment and diagnosis using DSM-V criteria, and developing comprehensive interdisciplinary and multimodality treatment plans that include prescribing of medications according to FDA guidelines, assisting with linkage to a psychotherapist and case manager if needed, providing psychoeducation to the client, and other general health maintenance needs. Must thoroughly complete documentation in a timely manner.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver care to clients within the scope of certification and comfort level


• Assess, diagnose, and treat, acute and chronic mental illnesses


• Offer basic supportive psychotherapy, as needed


• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner


• Prescribe psychiatric medications and monitors for efficacy and side effects


• Order lab and diagnostic testing as appropriate, documents results, and refers to outside physicians as needed


• Monitor health status of clients (e.g. monitors trends in PHQ-9 scores over time, reviews status of chronic medical conditions as it relates to prescribing psychotropic medications)


• Provide psycho-education and wellness related services (e.g. nicotine cessation, primary care follow-up etc.)


• Work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, including attending team meetings, presenting updates on clients' status, and helps develop multidisciplinary treatment plan


• Seek diagnostic and treatment guidance from collaborating physician, as needed


• Ensure that client records are maintained and updated, kept confidential consistent with the Agency policies and procedures and HIPAA standards. Monitor HIPAA compliance within the work environment


• Provide coverage for peers when they are out of the office

What We Need to See:

• MSN from an accredited school of nursing


• One (1) year of experience working with a children (including during APN's training)


• Current and valid NJ RN License with a current valid NJ PMHNP certification


• Current and valid NJ APN License


• Current and valid ANCC certification (or board-eligible with contingency of obtaining board-certified within three years of hire date)


• Current and valid CDS


• Current and valid Federal DEA


• Current and valid CPR/AED (BLS) certification


• Current and valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance

About Care

Plus New Jersey:
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.