Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse - CRSC (6051)

Center for Family Services; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (750–1500 USD)

Competitive benefits package

Ongoing training & development

Sick pay & personal time off

Health & Wellness activities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center For Family Services is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) in Denville, NJ. This 24-hour crisis center serves adults in mental health crisis, offering therapeutic interventions for up to 24 hours.

The role is part-time night (Wednesdays, 12 hours) with a sign-on bonus of $750-$1500 depending on licensure and $1500 for RN/APN credentials. A competitive benefits package accompanies the position.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medication in accordance with license and formulary, including controlled substances and MAT.
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center clients.
• Develop holistic behavioral health assessments and treatment plans with family involvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Collaborate with Center psychiatrist and Medical Director; participate in case reviews.

Education

Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

ANCC certification in psychiatry

New Jersey RN license and APN license

CDS registration and DEA certification

Job description

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse - CRSC (6051)

*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 $750-$1500 Sign on Bonus depending on licensure. $1500 for LCSW, LCADC, RN, LPC, LMFT, and $750 for LSW, LPN, LAMFT, LAC.

Location:Denville ,NJ
Job Type/Status:Part Time - Night (Wednesdays, 12 hours)

Salary: $83.65 per hour

Position Summary

Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC). This is a24-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.*

• Sick pay and personal time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services

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