RWJBH - Barnabas Behavioral Health PGY-2 Psychiatry
Application
Details
Posted: 30-Nov-22
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
PGY2:
Psychiatric Pharmacy
Session:
Tuesday PM
Booth Number:
6513
Required Education:
PharmD
Our Hospital
The PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program at RWJBarnabas Behavioral Health Center offers pharmacists the ability to learn and grow in the care of patients with clinical focus in psychiatry. The PGY2 psychiatric residency program builds on the PGY1 residency training to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists specialized in the practice of psychiatry.
One unique aspect of the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center is that our prescribers are hired by our hospital, allowing the pharmacy to collaborate closely with our psychiatrics and advanced practice nurses. Our pharmacists are relied upon by all disciplines throughout our facility and are a frequently called upon to assist in problem solving. Our pharmacists participate in patient rounds and multi-disciplinary treatment teams throughout the week. The clinical activities our pharmacists perform include: pain consultations, anticoagulation monitoring and dosing, monitoring of all drug levels, medication reconciliation, medication education through inpatient and outpatient groups, diabetes education to inpatients and outpatients, pharmacogenetic analysis, and antimicrobial drug monitoring.
The pharmacy is staffed by 3 full time pharmacists, 2 part time pharmacists and 1 full time technician during daytime hours and is operating until midnight by 1 full time pharmacist. The pharmacy at RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center precepts over 20 students per year and is currently in pre-candidate status for an ASHP accredited PGY-2 psychiatric residency.
Learning Experiences
Core Required Learning Experiences
Mood disorders
Dual diagnosis
Adult psychiatry
Substance abuse
Administration
Committed Short-Term Care
Emergency psychiatry
Orientation
Elective learning experiences
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Geriatric psychiatry
Longitudinal learning experiences
RWJBH residency leadership collaborative
Research
Ambulatory mental health
Medication safety
Teaching certificate
Please provide the following on the PHORCAS website no later than January 15th 2023:
Curriculum Vitae
Personal statement
Copy of academic transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Other Requirements:
Onsite interview required
Must have valid NJ pharmacy license by September 15th
About RWJBH - Barnabas Behavioral Health PGY-2 Psychiatry
The RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center is a free-standing 100 bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual diagnosis disorders. We are committed to serving our patients and providing a high level of care for our patients.
The pharmacy is located centrally in the building and is a pillar of providing medications, research, drug information, and clinical support for complex cases. The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center utilizes computerized physician order entry (CPOE), automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), and barcode medication administration (BCMA). These IT solutions allow the pharmacy to operate at high efficiency, enabling pharmacists to focus on clinical aspects of patient’s treatment.
One unique aspect of the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center is that our prescribers are hired by our hospital, allowing the pharmacy to collaborate closely with our psychiatrics and advanced practice nurses. Our pharmacists are relied upon by all disciplines throughout our facility and are a frequently called upon to assist in problem solving. Our pharmac...ists participate in patient rounds and multi-disciplinary treatment teams throughout the week. The clinical activities our pharmacists perform include: pain consultations, anticoagulation monitoring and dosing, monitoring of all drug levels, medication reconciliation, medication education through inpatient and outpatient groups, diabetes education to inpatients and outpatients, pharmacogenetic analysis, and antimicrobial drug monitoring.
The pharmacy is staffed by 3 full time pharmacists, 2 part time pharmacists and 1 full time technician during daytime hours and is operating until midnight by 1 full time pharmacist. The pharmacy at RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center precepts over 20 students per year and is currently in candidate status for an ASHP accredited PGY-2 psychiatric residency.
