STRESS CARE OF NJ INC·Toms River, New Jersey
The APN will conduct in-person and telehealth psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for patients with mental health and addiction conditions. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Stress Care of New Jersey, LLC is a Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Center licensed by the State of NJ and accredited by The Joint Commission. At Stress Care, we provide a full range of Outpatient Services, including Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Traditional Therapy, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Partial Care. We work with adults and adolescents and our integrated treatment team consists of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Social Workers, Counselors, Peer Professionals, and other allied team members
We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who will focus on psychiatric evaluations and medication management while working as part of an interdisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, APN, LCSW and LPC staff. The APN will work in a collaborative agreement with a full-time board-certified staff psychiatrist.
Annual salary: Starting at $140,000
Qualifications: and Skills
Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner CDS DEA Experience in Mental Health and Addiction strongly preferred, in addition to managing patients with all dual diagnosis Proficient in EHR systems Responsibilities and Duties
Conducting in-person and telehealth psychiatric evaluations. Lifespan practice treating patients with all psychiatric conditions and comorbid addiction issues Diagnose mental health and addiction conditions and develop a treatment plan Prescribe and manage medication for patients. Collaborate with other healthcare professional to coordinate patient care Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed Educate patients and their families about their conditions and treatment options Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. About our Benefits:
Stress Care of New Jersey offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:
Competitive Salary Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal) 401K Retirement Plan (Employer Match!) Tuition Reimbursement Covered Malpractice Insurance No on-call hours required. Flexible working hours are available Discount offers for cell phone service, entertainment, travel, shopping, childcare and much more! Job Type: Full-time
Candidates must be a Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner with CDS and DEA certifications. Experience in mental health, addiction, and managing dual diagnosis patients is strongly preferred.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New Jersey are often competitive because employers look for licensed Nurse Practitioners who can work independently while handling complex patient conversations with confidence. This category typically draws steady demand in settings that need experienced clinical decision-making, and candidates should confirm active NP licensure, national board certification, state licensure, and DEA registration before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time when comparing roles.