Per Diem Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner

CBH Care; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Learning and growth opportunities

Hands-on multidisciplinary team

Advancement potential

Job summary

CBH Care in Westwood, NJ is seeking a Psychiatric NP/Registered Nurse to perform psychiatric evaluations, health assessments, and medication monitoring within a short-term crisis outpatient program. The role involves psycho-education and applying a range of treatment modalities while maintaining precise electronic charts.

Qualified candidates hold MSN and NJ RN/APN licensure with CDS and DEA credentials, plus at least three years of related experience, including community mental health.

Qualifications

• MSN/APN-credential for NJ
• RN and Psychiatric APN licensure in NJ required
• NJ CDS certification and DEA certificate required
• Highest level of practice completed in the area related to degree
• Minimum of three years direct practice experience, at least one year in a community mental health setting

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive health assessments, medication monitoring, and psycho-education
• Work as part of the staff team in a short term crisis outpatient program
• Utilizes a wide range of treatment modalities with consumers
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic charts per program standards
• Collaborates with psychiatrist according to joint service agreements

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication monitoring

Psycho-education

EHR documentation

Education

MSN (NJ Board of Nursing approved for APN)

RN and Psychiatric APN licensure in NJ

CDS in NJ

Federal DEA certificate

Three years direct practice in community mental health

Job description

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive health assessments, medication monitoring, and psycho-education
• Work as part of the staff team in a short term crisis outpatient program
• Utilizes a wide range of treatment modalities with consumers
• Must be able to adhere to the program’s standards for maintaining accurate and up to date electronic charts
• Works collaboratively with psychiatrist according to joint service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive health assessments, medication monitoring, and psycho-education
• Work as part of the staff team in a short term crisis outpatient program
• Utilizes a wide range of treatment modalities with consumers
• Must be able to adhere to the program’s standards for maintaining accurate and up to date electronic charts
• Works collaboratively with psychiatrist according to joint service agreements.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited university approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing for APNs
• Registered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of New Jersey
• CDS in the State of New Jersey and valid Federal DEA certificate
• Completed highest level of practice in the area related to degree
• Three years of direct practice experience, at least one year in a community mental health setting

Locations Available

Westwood, New Jersey

Employment Type

Per - Diem

Pay

$90.00 per hour

Shift Available

Sunday or Monday - 6 hours shift Shift TBD

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling options where available
• Opportunities to learn and grow within a mission-driven organization
• Hands-on experience working with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Potential for advancement or transition into full-time roles