Job description
Advanced Practice Nurse
Clementon, NJ
Description
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing behavioral health network. We are passionate about helping individuals struggling with substance use disorder and mental illness. We started our mission in 2017 with the opening of Victory Bay Recovery Center and continued our pursuit in 2020 with the opening of Harmony Bay Wellness and the formation of Advantage Behavioral Health Services. Our amazing staff and the services we provide change the lives of the individuals we serve and their families. As we continue to grow, we are adding a dedicated and experienced Psych NP to the team. Are you the clinician we are searching for? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Purpose Summary: Responsibilities include working alongside nursing staff and psychiatry staff with the ability to perform either positions tasks
Must be commutable to Clementon, NJ. Onsite availability is required.
Responsibilities Include:
- Performing initial psychiatric evaluations
- Prescribing medications during follow up medication management appointments
- Injection of medications when appropriate
- Case conferencing with Director of Nursing, Clinical Director, and psychiatric staff
- On-Call/After-Hours Phone coverage and availability, as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Working Hours/Availability: Monday, Thursday 11:30a-9p
Tuesday, Wednesday, 9a-5:30p
Friday 9a-3:30p
Benefits Include:
- 100% Paid Health Insurance Options for Employees
- 100% Paid Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
- 3 Weeks of Vacation Annually
- 1 Week of Sick Time Annually
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Generous 401k Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare, Transportation and Dependent Car
Requirements
Required education: Master’s in Nursing and Post Master’s Program in Advanced Practice Role
Required experience: 1 years’ experience as APN
Proper Knowledge and Skills:
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Competencies
- Deploy Wellness Toolbox
- Coach Daily Maintenance Pan
- Educate Triggers Identification
- Educate Early Warning Signs
- Education When Things are Breaking Down
- Educate and Develop A Crisis Plan or Advanced Directive
- Educate and Develop a Post Crisis Plan
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR): Evidence-Based Competencies for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Clients
- Instill hope that change is possible.
- Develop a collaborative relationship with a treatment team.
- Help people establish personally meaningful goals to strive towards.
- Provide information about mental illness and treatment options.
- Teach skills for reducing relapses, dealing with stress, and coping with symptoms.
- Provide information about where to obtain needed resources.
- Help people develop or enhance their natural supports for managing their illness and pursuing their goals.
Core Competencies
- Proper English and grammar, usage and spelling
- Software application related to the field
- General offices principles and practices
- Basic computer knowledge including email etiquette
- Professional phone and customer service demeanor
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Demonstrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Demonstrate Educational Strategies
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs.
- Occasional to frequent walking, sitting, standing, driving
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
Environmental Factors:
- Communicable diseases
- Hot/cold temperatures
- Environmental conditions may vary
Required licenses or certifications:
- Current CPR Certification
- Narcan Certified
- NJ APN, PMHNP-BC
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to unlawful considerations of or discrimination on the basis of an applicant’s race, religion, creed, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, marital status, or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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