Psychiatric APN (5915)
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Location: Absecon (Atlantic County), Camden City and Voorhees (Camden County), Williamstown (Gloucester Co)
Job Status: Part Time
Salary: $120 per hour
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose and provide treatment to Center clients:
- Serve clients across the lifespan. Including children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
- Serve clients with both mental health and substance use disorder diagnosis, including co-occurring diagnoses.
- Develop comprehensive holistic behavioral health assessments for clients 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; treatment 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 clients and family caregivers.
- Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Coordinate treatment with other agency services and staff.
- Coordinate treatment planning with other medical practitioners and residential and other behavioral health treatment providers.
- Complete psychiatric evaluations and treatment progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Administer injectable medications as prescribed
- Manage medication prior authorizations when necessary
- Work cooperatively with agency medical staff, including back-up coverage and medication renewal requests as needed.
- Be familiar with community resources and refer clients as indicated.
- Record keeping within Center's electronic health record system
- Adhere to Center policies and procedures regarding sample medication inventory.
- Ensure that the Center's infection control activities operate in accordance with all regulatory guidelines.
- Follow regulatory guidelines for sample medication and syringe inventories.
- Assist medical staff in the development and implementation of performance improvement activities; participate in other performance improvement activities as needed.
- Assume responsibility for professional development, meeting licensure requirements, and maintaining credentials through continuing education activities.
- Maintain a current collaborating agreement with a Center staff psychiatrist (or designee) who is readily available at all times through electronic communications, for the purpose of consultation; meet face to face on a regular basis with collaborating physician for case review.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited University
- ANA clinical nurse specialist certification
- Current New Jersey License for RN and APN
- 2 years post bachelors experience in a community behavioral health setting providing mental health evaluations, medication monitoring and education, and behavioral health counseling
Benefits:
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 Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
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