Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company: Mountainside Treatment Center
Location: Ramsey
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem) Ramsey, NJ About the Position: The Psych-NP will provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment (medication management) for clients with Substance Use Disorder and Co-occurring Disorder(s). The Psych-NP will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, attend clinical meetings, and see clients individually as determined by their clinical need, and as assigned by the Program Director/Manager or Medical Director. He/she will prescribe indicated medications for assigned clients in Outpatient Treatment and will assume responsibility for assuring adequate supplies of prescribed medications and refills. The Psych-NP will assess each client for MAT and will prescribe/manage MAT prescriptions and administer injections, as appropriate. Schedule: One day per week. Your Role: Provides Psychiatric Evaluation and ongoing Medication Management to clients in Outpatient Service locations as needed and as assigned Ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal Regulations regarding prescribing of control and non-control medications Completes Mental Status Examinations, Safety Assessments, and assesses/documents client's appropriateness for Level of Care at initial visit and at each subsequent visit Participates in clinical meetings, and practices as a member of the multi-disciplinary team Assesses each client for Medication Assisted Treatment, orders MAT medications as appropriate, and administers Vivitrol and Sublocade injections when needed Prescribes psychotropic medications and administers injectable psychotropic medications when needed Provides timely documentation in clients' Electronic Medical Record, consistent with established criteria for UR and billing purposes Maintains current New Jersey RN license, APRN license, DEA registration, and CPR certification Prescribes buprenorphine to appropriate clients and monitors buprenorphine clients according to established protocols and consistent with the DEA Qualifications: Psychiatric APRN training and certification Graduate from accredited Psychiatric APRN program Experienced in addiction nursing and trained in treating psychiatric/co-occurring disorders Licensed in New Jersey state as RN and APRN Maintains DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances Holds and maintains valid professional liability insurance Maintains a current CPR certification Compensation: The base rate of pay for this position is $80.00 to $100.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions. Benefits: Paid Sick Time 401(k) with employer matching About Mountainside: Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success. Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC. Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Requirements:

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