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.

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.

• 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.