Child Psychiatrist or APN - WSCC - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Per Diem – Staff Psychiatrist or APN for our Westside Children's Counseling program located in Jersey City, NJ. (Psychiatrist will work 10 hours a week)

West Side Children’s Counseling Center (WSCC) offers various modalities of counseling, psychiatric evaluation, case management and medication management services specially designed for children and adolescents. Program is located in Jersey City serving the youth of Hudson County. 

SCHEDULE:

• Flexible/May vary – To be discussed with Hiring Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Staff Psychiatrist will perform the following duties:

• Regularly attends work in conformance with the schedule designated by the supervisor
• Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, determines the appropriate course of treatment, and discusses these treatment plans with the child or adolescent, parents, and clinical team
• Prescribes and monitors medication when necessary
• Prepares written evaluations and reports as required
• Acts as an advocate for the best interests of the clients
• Provides crisis consultation and in-service training to staff as needed
• Develops and monitors the Agency’s medical policies and procedures
• Maintains medical and legal responsibility for the overall treatment provided to the residents
• Calls in prescriptions, returns client phone calls, and follows up with referral sources
• Reviews and approves the client's service plan
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities requested by the supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical Doctor’s License
• Current N.J. Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration
• Current US DEA Controlled Substance Registration
• Status as a board certified child/adolescent psychiatrist
• APN with experience working with children is allowed

Visit our website ccannj.com

CURRENT EMPLOYEES:

• Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

AGENCY MISSION:

• In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

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