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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/APN
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$138,921 / year median in New Jersey
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title:
Adult OPD Position Type:
Full Time Benefits Eligible:
No Location:
Little Egg Harbor (Travel to Berkeley/Bayville as Needed)Department:
CCBHC/Adult Clinical Services Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments Initiate, order and interpret diagnostic testing Develop differential diagnosis Perform medication monitoring and prescribe medications as necessary Educate consumers on all medications Requirements Master's Degree in Nursing with a sub-specialty in Mental Health Valid NJ FNP orAPN, RN, CDS, DEA
required Experience working with children and families Benefits Opportunities for continuing education Opportunities for tuition discounts at participating institutions Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At WorkBenefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements