Advanced Practice Nurse

Position Overview: As an Advanced Practice Nurse at Priority Group Services, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care to children and adolescents. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions to address the unique needs of each individual.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis:

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and formulate accurate diagnoses.

  • Collaborate with team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

• Therapeutic Interventions:

  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents.

  • Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on individual progress.

• Medication Management:

  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed.

  • Monitor and evaluate medication effectiveness, adjusting dosages as necessary.

• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:

  • Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate integrated care.

  • Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss treatment strategies.

• Crisis Intervention:

  • Participate in crisis intervention as needed.

  • Collaborate with the team to develop and implement crisis prevention plans.

• Documentation:

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Provide written reports and updates to the team as required.

Qualifications:

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse license in the state of New Jersey.

• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry preferred.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and crisis intervention skills.