This position is for a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in Berlin, NJ with a NJ license, CDS, and DEA. 100% on-site - 8 hours outpatient on Mondays and 32 hours partial hospitalization program on Tuesdays - Fridays.

• An integral member of the healthcare team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family/guardian.
• Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
• Provides patient and family education relative to nursing/medical and clinical services.
• Consults with medical specialists associated with patient’s current treatment and/or treatment history.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment to patients admitted to the program.
• Perform nursing histories and physical assessments.
• Facilitate patient and families in meeting their psychosocial needs.
• Provide medication evaluations and management in collaboration with the program’s Medical Director/Psychiatrist.
• Administer medication to patients as prescribed.
• Annual certification in the Handle With Care behavior management system.