About Us
CFG Health Network is committed to providing high-quality mental health care through our facilities, including Mercer County Correctional Center. We focus on delivering compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric services in a collaborative environment aimed at promoting recovery and well-being for our patients.
Overview
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team on a full-time day shift basis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering psychiatric care to incarcerated patients, working closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
Benefits
Competitive hourly compensation - Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance - Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment - Access to great leaders and a professional work environment to support your goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications as necessary.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to support patients’ mental health needs.
- Monitor patient progress and provide ongoing evaluation and interventions.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and promptly in compliance with facility policies.
- Stay informed of advancements in psychiatric care to enhance clinical skills and patient treatment approaches.
Qualifications:
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. - Current and valid Nurse Practitioner license in New Jersey. - Board certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) . - Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is highly preferred. - Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and patient-centered care. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. - Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical standards in practice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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