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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PT

Mental Health Association • East Orange, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Part-time, 10 hours per week
(2 days per week, 5 hours per day, Scheduled days TBD)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree
Current and valid NJ Board of Nursing RN + APN + CDS + DEA
Must be a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Three (3) years of direct practice experience, at least one (1) year in a community mental health setting.

Responsibilities:

Deliver services in accordance with approved joint protocols and practice agreement with the Medical Director.
Provide psychiatric evaluations, comprehensive health assessments, medication monitoring, medication counseling, psycho education, consult with other clinical staff, attend staffing meetings, and function as a member of the treatment team.
Provide consultation and education to staff.
Identify relevant psycho-dynamics.
Assist in the identification of relevant treatment issues and the formulation and signing of treatment plans.
Utilize a wide range of treatment modalities.
Log in and monitor all medication samples.
Dispose of expired medication samples.
Provide emergency first aid as mutually agreed upon.
Confirm blood work.
Complete all charting and record requirements and review all cases on a regular basis to ensure proper documentation.
Monitor appropriateness of treatment modality, frequency of contact, length of stay, other services available, and medication regimens.
Be available for crisis consultation with staff via telephone as required at times other than scheduled days.
Create an atmosphere conducive to open dialogue for all clinical staff in the department.
Give written and verbal orders to nurses regarding client medications.
Provide injections of medications for PH members as required.
Attend meetings at the request of the Medical Directors or Senior Director of Programs, including the Performance Improvement Committee.
Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups.
Monitor clients’ health/medical issues and make treatment recommendations.
Consult with collaborating psychiatrist as indicated by service agreement and joint protocols.
Conduct medication inventory.
Dispense medication as prescribed.
Complete clinical and medical documentation in electronic clinical record system timely and accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

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