Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

About the Position:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for promoting and maintaining health and wellness by providing psychiatric services to Mountainside clients. The Psychiatric NP performs psychiatric assessment, orders and reviews appropriate lab work and makes referrals as appropriate. The Psychiatric NP assesses and monitors client’s psychiatric condition and responses to medication throughout client’s treatment in an Outpatient setting. The Psychiatric NP functions as part of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Your Role:

• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the provision or documentation of a psychiatric assessment is completed as needed.
• Prescribe medication as needed or indicated for clients.
• Order, interpret, and document tests as appropriate.
• Document all orders for services to be provided to the client, including frequency and type of treatment, therapies to be administered or coordinated and medications prescribed.
• Administer Naltrexone and Buprenorphine injections.
• Ensure that all interventions are documented in the electronic health record.
• Refer clients to hospital for evaluation and treatment when higher level-of-care is indicated or suspected.
• Refer to external medical specialist for treatment or follow-up when needed.
• Consults with the Medical Director regarding medical or psychiatric findings and status of clients.
• Assist in crisis situations.
• Communicate with referents and/or other medical providers for the clients to help to assure comprehensive quality care and continuity of care for the client.
• Coordinate and implement special programs or projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
• Maintain client medical health records per Joint Commission, CARF, OASAS, and Mountainside policies and procedures.
• Assist the Assistant Medical Director in oversight of competency screening for staff who perform waived testing upon orientation and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Current Psychiatric NP licensure in the state of Connecticut required
• Must possess a Federal 2000 Data Waiver
• Valid and appropriate liability coverage required
• Must be familiar with complications in treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and mental illness
• Minimum one year experience/knowledge in substance abuse setting preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Must have basic computer skills including competence in software applications such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe and use of internet applications.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as necessary.
• Awareness and sensitivity to addiction, socioeconomics and strong cultural competency.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to perform Psychiatric Assessments
• Understanding and awareness of withdrawal symptoms
• Appropriate judgement and decision making

Compensation:

The base salary for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 per year. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.