Part Time Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
Phoenix Behavioral Health·Ewing, New Jersey
Phoenix Behavioral Health·Ewing, New Jersey
The Part-Time APN is responsible for providing psychiatric services, including evaluations, ongoing medication management, prescribing psychotropic medications, and monitoring client stability within behavioral health programs. This role also involves collaborating with the treatment team, assessing clinical needs, and supporting crisis intervention and hospitalization decisions.
Position Overview The Part-Time APN provides psychiatric services including evaluations, medication management, and clinical consultation to clients participating in Phoenix Behavioral Health programs.
The APN functions as the on-site psychiatric provider during scheduled hours and supports the treatment team in maintaining client stability and participation in programming.
This role is integrated into daily program operations and includes collaboration with therapists and case managers, same-day client needs, and clinical decision-making regarding level of care.
Active national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) is required.
Applicants who are not board certified are not eligible.
Core Responsibilities Psychiatric Services Conduct psychiatric evaluations and reassessments Provide ongoing medication management appointments Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications Assess medication effectiveness and side effects Provide medication education and informed consent Order and review labs when clinically indicated Utilize the NJ Prescription Monitoring Program (PDMP) Program Support Provide consultation to therapists and case managers Assist with symptomatic or disruptive clients Evaluate clients who are decompensating Help determine appropriate level of care Support return to programming after hospitalization Provide same-day assessments when clinically necessary during scheduled shift Crisis & Intake Support Complete psychiatric intakes as scheduled Assess suicide and safety risk Provide crisis evaluations within the program Assist with hospitalization decisions when needed Prioritize recently discharged clients Documentation & Compliance Complete evaluations and follow-ups within agency timeframes Document medication consent and education Maintain compliant EHR documentation Review and sign treatment plans when required Follow all: NJ Board of Nursing regulations Controlled substance prescribing laws Joint Commission standards HIPAA requirements Phoenix Behavioral Health policies
Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of New Jersey Active national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Active CDS and DEA registration Eligible for insurance credentialing Credentialing Requirement Board certification must remain active at all times. A lapse in certification will result in immediate removal from the clinical schedule and may result in termination due to inability to perform the essential functions of the role. Preferred Experience Community mental health or outpatient psychiatry Partial Care or IOP programs Co-occurring disorders Crisis stabilization Multidisciplinary treatment team settings Performance Expectations The Part-Time APN is expected to: Maintain a consistent weekly schedule Complete documentation within required timeframes Support clinical staff with medication-related concerns Provide reliable psychiatric coverage for the program Function as an active member of the treatment team
Candidates must be a Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in New Jersey with a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing and active national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Required qualifications also include active CDS and DEA registration and eligibility for insurance credentialing.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
