Agency:
Community Treatment Solutions
Program:
Residential Treatment Centers and Specialty Bed Program
Position:
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Location:
Burlington and Ocean Counties, New Jersey
Contact:
Dr. Allende, Psychiatrist, at JAllende@legacytreatment.org
Duties:
The Advanced Practice Nurse conducts medication re-evaluations for consumers who have been seen by the psychiatrist. Aids in formulating diagnostic impressions based on DSM-V criteria in collaboration with the psychiatrist and other treatment members. May practice in the role of therapist, providing therapy, as needed. Can write prescriptions for non-controlled substances. Will be in verbal and/or electronic contact with the collaborating physician. Attends meetings as required. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group.
Education/Experience:
Master’s Degree in psychiatric/mental health specialization or equivalent with prescriptive authority. Minimum of three years’ psychiatric nursing experience, one year post graduate preferred. Current Registered Nurse license and APN Certification in New Jersey required.
Hours:
Position is Part Time, approximately 21 hours per week.
Community Treatment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.