Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Considered among the top residential addiction treatment programs in the United States, Alina Lodge continues to integrate new and innovative therapies into our time-honored approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Reflecting the community we serve, our team of professionals comes from diverse backgrounds and includes members who have struggled with addiction in the past. Our mission is to help individuals and their families attain and maintain lives of hope and recovery from substance use disorders.

At Alina Lodge, we create an atmosphere that encourages development for our guests and employees. To assist our guests on their path to recovery, we are dedicated to offering the greatest continuum of care and services, and we look for experts who share this commitment.

To provide counseling, education, and support to clients with substance abuse issues

Responsibilities:

• Complete psychiatric evaluations of patients 18 years and older with chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders.
• Provide psychotherapy (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy) to patients when necessary.
• Monitor the progress of treatment and adjust interventions as needed.
• Conduct follow-up appointments as indicated by client acuity and need
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Review urine screens as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the medical team, clinicians, and other healthcare staff to create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the patient’s care team, including step coaches and continuing care coordinators
• Maintain and follow patient care protocols.
• Complete utilization review peer reviews when required
• Continually update clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for their benefit themselves as well as for the healthcare team.

Requirements:

• Must possess a master’s degree in nursing
• Current, valid New Jersey APN license
• CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) in adult psychiatry / mental health with substance abuse experience

Experience:

• Previous work within the SUD population preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of computers preferred.

Other:

• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must be physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands and work environment require walking, bending, standing, climbing stairs, driving, and running standard office equipment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Alina Lodge is an at-will employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate manager or other management as required. Alina Lodge reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description is not a written or implied contract of employment.