Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Now Hiring: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-time) 

Location: Recovery Centers of America – South Amboy, NJ 
Address: 901 Ernston Road, South Amboy, NJ 
Pay: From $85.00 per hour 
Schedule: Part-time

Are you a skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ready to make a real impact in behavioral health? Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our South Amboy, NJ team. You’ll work closely with patients and the clinical team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a supportive, recovery-focused environment. 

What You’ll Do 

• Assess, examine, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illness. 

• Conduct comprehensive family and individual assessments using psychiatric rating scales, genograms, and other standardized tools. 

• Develop and implement individualized care plans. 

• Prescribe and educate patients on medications, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). 

• Work collaboratively with patients’ families and the interdisciplinary treatment team. 

• Provide counseling and therapeutic support for conditions like depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and other psychiatric disorders. 

• Monitor patients’ progress, perform intermittent medical assessments, and adjust care plans as needed. 

• Ensure culturally competent, patient-centered care in accordance with best practices and ethical standards. 

Qualifications 

• Master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program (CCNE or ACEN accredited). 

• Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from ANCC. 

• Valid NP license in New Jersey. 

• Active DEA license (CDS if required by state). 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an RN; 3 years’ experience as a psychiatric NP preferred. 

• Up-to-date CPR or BLS certification (or willing to obtain during orientation). 

• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills. 

• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and behavioral health care best practices. 

• Ability to safely prescribe medications and perform CLIA waived testing. 

Why Join RCA? 

• Competitive per-hour pay starting at $85.00. 

• Flexible per-diem scheduling to fit your lifestyle. 

• Work in a supportive, mission-driven environment with a focus on patient recovery. 

• Collaborate with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of behavioral health professionals. 

Apply Today! 

Help patients on their journey to recovery as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at RCA South Amboy. Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative, supportive environment and make a meaningful difference every day. 

**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment. 

Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. RCA is a recovery-friendly workplace. 

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