Location: Fair Lawn, NJ
Company: Resilience Recovery Center
Setting: Outpatient (OP) & Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Substance Use Disorder/Co-occurring Treatment

Position Overview

Resilience Recovery Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), preferably a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), to serve as our Director of Psychiatric & Medical Services. This leadership position combines direct patient care with oversight of psychiatric services, medication management, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

The ideal candidate will have experience treating individuals with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and complex medication needs. We are looking for a knowledgeable, collaborative provider who values individualized treatment, clinical accountability, and a patient-centered approach to recovery.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate psychiatric and medical services within our outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing medication management appointments.
Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring substance use disorders, within the provider's scope of practice.
Prescribe, adjust, monitor, and refill psychiatric medications and medications for substance use disorders in accordance with New Jersey prescribing requirements.
Evaluate patients for MAT, including buprenorphine-based medications (Suboxone and Sublocade), naltrexone, and Vivitrol.
Administer or appropriately oversee injectable medications, including Sublocade and Vivitrol, in accordance with applicable training, medication requirements, and facility protocols.
Monitor medication effectiveness, potential interactions, side effects, treatment adherence, and patient safety.
Develop, implement, and maintain evidence-based medication management and MAT protocols in collaboration with facility leadership and the designated Medical Director, where applicable.
Provide clinical guidance and consultation to nursing personnel, therapists, case managers, and other treatment team members.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and treatment team to coordinate individualized treatment plans and address psychiatric or medical concerns affecting recovery.
Review relevant laboratory results, toxicology screenings, and other diagnostic findings to support appropriate treatment decisions.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of psychiatric evaluations, medication management visits, prescriptions, and MAT services within the electronic medical record.
Support quality improvement initiatives, medication safety practices, and clinical policy development.
Ensure services comply with applicable New Jersey Board of Nursing requirements, NJ Department of Health regulations, DEA requirements, and organizational policies.
Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations and clinical meetings as needed.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) certification and Registered Nurse license.
National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) strongly preferred.
Master's degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited advanced practice nursing program.
Current New Jersey prescribing authority and DEA registration appropriate for the position, including authority to prescribe applicable controlled substances.
Compliance with New Jersey independent prescribing requirements or an appropriate physician joint protocol, as applicable.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care, addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, or behavioral health preferred.
Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, and managing psychiatric medications.
Knowledge and experience with MAT, including buprenorphine and naltrexone-based treatments.
Familiarity with ASAM Criteria, co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention, and evidence-based addiction treatment.
Strong understanding of medication safety, controlled substance prescribing, and clinical documentation requirements.
Ability to work independently within the provider's authorized scope while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous leadership experience in an outpatient behavioral health or addiction treatment facility.
Experience treating adults with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders.
Familiarity with KIPU or similar electronic medical record systems.
Experience with injectable MAT medications, including Sublocade and Vivitrol.
Experience developing clinical protocols, medication policies, and quality improvement initiatives.

About Us

Resilience Recovery Center LLC is a compassionate behavioral health and addiction treatment provider located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. We specialize in outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Our approach combines evidence-based clinical treatment, psychiatric care, medication-assisted treatment, and individualized recovery support. We believe successful recovery requires more than treating symptoms—it requires understanding the whole person and creating an environment where individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered to make lasting changes.

We are committed to maintaining a collaborative, professional, and compassionate workplace where medical providers, clinical staff, and leadership work together to deliver exceptional patient care.

Join our team and help us build a treatment experience where compassion, accountability, and clinical excellence come together.

Flexible work from home options available.

RESILIENCE RECOVERY CENTER LLC

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