Psychiatric APN

New Jersey MENTOR is seeking a Psychiatric APN will provide clinical services to adolescents including initial and ongoing assessments,initial treatment and crisis plan development, and the prescription and ongoing management of medication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Establish a therapeutic relationship with the individual receiving services to ensure effective guidance, support and service delivery for a minimum of .67 hours per week, per individual.

· Develop initial treatment and crisis plan within the first 24 hours of admission.

· Complete the intake Psychiatric assessment and report within the first week of admission.

· Perform monthly clinical visit with individual.

· Perform monthly clinical visit with family.

· Attend monthly medication management meeting(s).

· Attend monthly treatment team meeting(s).

· Provide 24/7 availability by contract.

· Maintain current progress and service notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with The MENTOR Network policy, program and State statutes and performs other duties as required

Requirements:

• Possession of a degree of Doctor of Medicine from an accredited medical college or school supplemented by completion of a recognized residency program in Psychiatry or graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Advanced Practice Nursing, the authority to prescribe medication, and three years experience with psychiatric treatment.
• Knowledge of psychiatric principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of prescribed medications and side effects.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
• Skill in interviewing individuals and families.
• Ability to diagnose and provide treatment to individuals.

New Jersey MENTOR

Founded in 1990, New Jersey MENTOR supports adults, youth and families throughout the state, offering a broad continuum of treatment programs in a variety of community-based settings. Through a range of personalized programs including Therapeutic Foster Care and adult Host Home programs, New Jersey MENTOR strives to enhance the lives of children and adults throughout the state so they may reach their potential and thrive in the communities they call home.

New Jersey MENTOR is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join New Jersey MENTOR and The MENTOR Network.

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