Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse - CRSC (5162)

Center for Family Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Development

Job summary

Center for Family Services seeks an experienced Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center. This 24-hour crisis center serves adults in mental health crisis with comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment within a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, conducting thorough assessments, and coordinating care with families and staff. Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 based on licensure, with generous benefits and overnight

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited university.
• ANCC certification in psychiatry.
• Current New Jersey RN license and APN license in good standing.
• DEA certification and CDS registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-bachelor experience in behavioral health with MH evaluations and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment to adults in crisis.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with license and formulary; include MAT as approved.
• Develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with family members and other providers; ensure documentation in EHR.
• Maintain licensure, continuing education, and collaborative practice agreements.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication management

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

ANCC certification in Psychiatry

New Jersey RN license

APN license (NJ)

DEA certification

CDS registration

Job description

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse - CRSC (5162)

Sign on Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $1500- $3000 Sign on Bonus depending on licensure. $3000 for LCSW, LCADC, RN, LPC, LMFT, and $1500 for LSW, LPN, LAMFT, LAC.

Location:Morris County, NJ
Job Type/Status:Full Time - Overnight

Salary:$170,000 per year

Position Summary

Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC). This is a 24-hour psychiatric crisis center for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center provides a nurturing and supportive environment where our consumers can receive therapeutic interventions for up to 24 hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve consumers with both mental health and substance use disorder diagnosis, including co-occurring and MI/DD diagnoses.
• Evaluate, diagnose and provide treatment to Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Cetner consumers.
• Develop comprehensive holistic behavioral health assessments for consumers with behavioral health disorders; involve family members as indicated.
• Develop individual and family focused treatment plans which are goal directed; involve family members as indicated; crisis care plans will include management of physical and mental health problems; re-evaluate plans as needed and at intervals specified in Center procedures.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with his/her license and the Center's formulary; this does include prescribing controlled dangerous substances and MAT approved medications.
• Provide medication evaluation and management services including medication counseling and education, psychoeducation to assigned consumers and family caregivers.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic medical tests.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and treatment progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Accurate and timely record keeping within Center's electronic health record system
• Adhere to Center policies and procedures regarding sample medication inventory.
• Assume responsibility for professional development, meeting licensure requirements, and
• maintaining credentials through continuing education activities.
• Maintain a current collaborative practice/consultation agreement with the Center psychiatrist, Medical Director, collaborating physician, or designee, regardless of independent practice eligibility or completed practice hours, and participate in regular case review and psychiatric/medical consultation in accordance with CRSC practice expectations.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality consumer care.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage consumer behavior.
• Participate in required staff trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in Center and Program performance improvement activities
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position and in accordance with program policies, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Note: staff may only perform within their scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited University
• ANCC certification in psychiatry
• Current New Jersey License for RN and APN in good standing
• Valid C.D.S. registration and D.E.A Certification
• 2 years post bachelors experience in a behavioral health setting providing mental health evaluations, medication management and education, and behavioral health counseling. Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and individuals with substance use disorder is required.

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement