CHILD/ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC APN

About the Organization

Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is an award-winning, dynamic, and innovative non-profit organization recognized as one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ. Our mission is to change and save lives across New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. We prioritize staff development, embrace a growth mindset, and are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel valued and belong.

About the Role

This full-time position provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic impressions, and medication management under the supervision of a collaborating physician. The role focuses on delivering psychiatric and limited medical care to children and adolescents ages 5 to 21 within the PCCF - Children's Program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and subsequent psychiatric assessments, including evaluation, diagnosis, prescription, and administration of medication under physician supervision.
• Provide education on medication needs, dosage, administration, and potential adverse reactions to clients and guardians.
• Offer training and consultation to program staff, including medical direction for case assessment, treatment plans, and service provision.
• Work effectively with a full spectrum of diagnostic disorders.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in psychotropic medication use, side effects, and indications for psychiatric intervention in children and adolescents.
• Initiate and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Conduct drug utilization evaluation and monitoring to inform the prescribing process.
• Review client medications for efficacy, potential side effects, contraindications, and identification of alcohol and/or drug use as part of evaluation.
• Maintain accurate and timely record-keeping of all medications prescribed and used by clients, including nonprescription and non-psychoactive medications.
• Include clients, parents, or guardians in medication-related decisions and ensure timely signing of medication consents.

Competencies

• Trauma-informed approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Coordinate services with multiple departments across the agency.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing or a related mental health field.
• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as either a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
• All required NJ licensures, CDS, and DEA certifications.
• Experience working with child and adolescent patient populations.

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, and Pet Insurance.
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Pay

$164,800.00 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.