Location: 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus NJ Full-time 40 hours & On-site: 4-day compressed work week Salary Range: Starting at $150,000.00, commensurate with experience. Sign-On Bonus
4 Available Shifts:
- Shift 1: Wednesday at midnight (12:00 am) - 8:00 am, Thursday at midnight (12:00 am) - 8:00 am, Thursday into Friday 8:00 pm - 8:00 am, Friday into Saturday 8:00 pm - 8:00 am.
- Shift 2: Tuesday 2:00 pm - 12:00 am, Wednesday 2:00 pm - 12:00 am, Friday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Shift 3: Saturday into Sunday 8:00 pm - 8:00 am, Monday at midnight (12:00 am) - 8:00 am, Tuesday at midnight (12:00 am) - 8:00 am, Thursday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm.
- Shift 4: Sunday 2:00 pm - 12:00 am, Monday 2:00 pm - 12:00 am, Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
What We offer:
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
- Retirement Plan
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 serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team that will provide services in the CRSC to adults 18+ experiencing a behavioral health crisis 24/7, 365 days a year, which include, but are not limited to, delivering on-site holistic, comprehensive, direct nursing care tailored to the specific needs and developmental stages of each individual. Additionally, you will conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluation resulting in making a diagnosis utilizing DSM-V criteria, develop comprehensive multidisciplinary and multimodality treatment plans that include prescribing medication according to FDA guidelines, provide education to consumers and their families, and collaborate closely with all team members to documents and share relevant care information during shift reports to maintain continuity of care.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of individuals and ensure that the full range of behavioral considerations are accounted for when determining diagnosis and treatment.
- Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests as indicated by individual's presentation and medications prescribed.
- Prescribe medications as indicated by signs, symptoms, and diagnosis, and provide medication monitoring.
- Utilize evidence-based practices in psychotherapeutic and clinical interventions.
- Document interventions in a timely and accurate manner
- Review treatment plans, monitor changes in health status, provide health coaching and support, administer long-acting injectable antipsychotics, and respond clinically to abnormal physical findings.
- Work with CRSC team to support population health management.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Offer education to clients and their families regarding medications, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
- Practice both in-person and via telemedicine.
- Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings.
What We Need to See:
- MSN degree or higher.
- Current active, unencumbered New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse license.
- Current National Certification as Nurse Practitioner. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
- Must be a registered practitioner with the US DEA.
- Active CDS.
- Minimum two years experience treating SMI, SUD, and/or COD.
- Experience providing medication management services in a community behavioral health center.
Who Are We? 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.