APN - Child

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey seeks a skilled PMHNP to perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose using DSM-V, and develop multidisciplinary treatment plans with medication management according to FDA guidelines.

You will coordinate with therapists and case managers, provide psychoeducation, and ensure timely, HIPAA-compliant documentation. Strong collaboration within an interdisciplinary team is required.

Qualifications

• MSN in nursing from an accredited program required.
• Current NJRN license and NJ PMHNP certification essential.
• ANCC certification or board eligibility with transition plan required.
• CDS, DEA, and CPR/BLS credentials required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability for agency vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations using DSM-V criteria.
• Develop interdisciplinary, multimodality treatment plans and authorize medications per FDA guidelines.
• Provide psychoeducation and coordinate with therapists and case managers as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation timely and maintain HIPAA-compliant records.
• Prescribe psychiatric medications and monitor efficacy/side effects.
• Order labs/diagnostics, interpret results, and refer to specialists as needed.
• Monitor patient health status and track PHQ-9 trends over time.
• Provide coverage for peers when they are out of the office.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical decision making

Education

MSN from an accredited school of nursing

NJ RN License

NJ PMHNP certification

NJ APN License

ANCC certification

CDS

Federal DEA

CPR/BLS certification

Driver's license

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.