Job Information
Care Plus NJ APN - Child in Paramus, New Jersey
APN - Child
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
Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.
Job Summary:
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, diagnose, 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
What We Need to See:
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
About Care Plus New Jersey:
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.