CHILD/ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC APN
About the Organization
Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is an award-winning, dynamic, and innovative non-profit organization named 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 are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. Staff development is encouraged, and we embrace a growth mindset.
About the Role
This full-time position (40 hours per week) is located at 1500 Route 88, Brick, New Jersey, within the PCCF - Children's Program. The Advanced Practice Nurse will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic impressions, and medication management under the supervision of a collaborating physician, focusing on children and adolescents ages 5 to 21.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and subsequent psychiatric assessments, including evaluation, diagnosis, prescription, and administration of medication under the supervision of a collaborative physician.
- 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, adolescents, and adults.
- 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 the evaluation.
- Maintain accurate and timely record-keeping, including documentation of all medications prescribed and used by the person served.
- Include clients, parents, or guardians in medication-related decisions and ensure medication consents are signed in a timely manner.
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 required.
- Bilingual is a plus.
Pay
$164,800.00 per year.
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.