APN Outpatient

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Northern New Jersey.

We are currently seeking a Full Time APN for our outpatient program in Union City, NJ (Schedule described below).

Our outpatient program uses a multi‑disciplinary approach; emphasis is placed on individualized assessment, goal‑oriented treatment planning, periodic case review, and continuity of care for all persons served. The program provides treatment and support to adults, children, and adolescents experiencing mental illness, behavioral, emotional or social problems. Enrollees are provided with means for developing and achieving short and long‑term goals addressing their particular needs and circumstances necessary for effective functioning.

Program components include: evaluation; treatment planning; individual and group counseling; couples and family counseling; skills training; advocacy services; case management; and medication management. Individuals ages 5 and up are treated.

• Monday – Friday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM

• Prescribe and/or dispense all non‑controlled substances and devices without physician consultation and in compliance with all guidelines pertaining to the standardized format for writing and issuance of prescriptions in the State of New Jersey.
• Communicate with the collaborating physician prior to prescribing medications or devices.
• Provide standard information and directions for patient use for any pre‑packaged pharmaceutical sample medication dispensed per the State of N.J. prescriptive protocol.
• Consult with the collaborating physician regarding the specific number of refills of a particular medication when the patient’s condition warrants physician consultation.
• Prescribe controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in accordance with N.J.S.A. 45:11‑49 for APNs who have secured a N.J. CDS License and Federal DEA Registration.
• Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests in accordance with the Advanced Practice Nurse Certification Act, N.J.S.A. 45:11‑49.
• Provide clinical and professional medical services, within the APN’s scope of practice, in a manner that is consistent with accepted standard of care and competence in the medical community.
• Diagnose and treat episodic, common short‑term problems, stable chronic health problems, and potential health problems.
• Provide general preventative care.
• Provide health education and counseling with emphasis on health maintenance.
• Complete AIMS every 6 months.
• Review medical documentation received from outside prescribers including PCPs.
• Consult with onsite team leader, director and assistant director as needed.
• Attend supervision both individual and group as needed.

• Master’s degree.
• Current NJ APN License.
• Current NJ Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration.
• Current U.S. DEA Controlled Substance Registration.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification.
• Five years of experience with psychiatric clients as an RN/APN.
• Three years inpatient‑based experience as an RN/APN.

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

• CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees.
• CCAN is an equal‑opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

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