What are the responsibilities and job description for the APN - Child position at Care Plus NJ?
Advance Practice Nurse (APN) - Child
FT: 40
Location: Bergen / Essex County
Salary: 145K
What We Offer
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
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.
FT: 40
Location: Bergen / Essex County
Salary: 145K
What We Offer
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
- 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
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, diagnos, 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
- 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
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.