Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

MUST BE LIVE IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

Schedule: Flexible!

Hybrid Work or Fully remote

Full-Time hours consist of 20 direct client contact hours

Part-Time hours consist of 15 direct client contact hours

Offices located in both Hamden and Cheshire CT.

Position Overview: Provide medication management to assigned caseload.

Qualifications: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Connecticut with a specialization in mental health. At least 3 years of clinical experience in mental health care.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in mental health care? Do you have the skills and experience to provide compassionate and evidence-based treatment to patients with psychiatric disorders? If so, you might be interested in applying for the position of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at our agency.

Supportive Solutions Behavioral Health & Wellness is a growing private practice located in Hamden and Cheshire, Connecticut looking for a talented and experienced prescriber to join our team. As a nurse practitioner, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, prescribe, and monitor the outcomes of patients with various mental health conditions. You will also collaborate with other providers, therapists and team members to ensure the best possible care for your patients. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

To qualify for this position, you must have a current license as an advanced practice registered nurse in the state of Connecticut with a specialization in mental health. You must also have at least three years of clinical experience in mental health care.

Excellent Benefits Package –

Competitive W2 Compensation Package

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)

Life Insurance

Paid personal/floating holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Flexible Schedule!

Quarterly Trainings and CEU Reimbursement

Compensation for Meetings and Trainings

Sign on bonus eligibility

Essential Functions:

• Provides psychiatric treatment, including assessment, diagnosis and prescription of psychotropic medications to persons served.

• Provides medical management and therapy services, as needed.

• Meets agency productivity standards.

• Participates/leads multi-disciplinary teams.

• Responsible for documentation of client progress/outcomes in the progress notes, medication records, treatment plans, quarterly treatment reviews and discharge summaries. It is expected that this documentation will be done in a timely manner.

• Responsible for persons served contacts and treatment planning according to the agency's standards, licensure standards and reimbursement provider standards.

• Available for psychiatric urgencies or emergencies.

• Consults and coordinates care with team members.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on administrative committees as assigned.

• Responsible for knowing and following all agency policies. It is expected that the employee in this position will know and follow all code of conduct policies and the agency's code of ethics.

• Responsible for knowing and following all agency health and safety policies. Responsible for attending all related training sessions.

• It is expected that confidentiality and discretion will be maintained at all times.

• Performs all other tasks as assigned.

About Supportive Solutions Behavioral Health & Wellness

Our goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for our clients and a collaborative, team approach to treatment. We focus on prevention, intervention, treatment, and education all while promoting agency and compassion. In doing so, we take a holistic approach to care, working collaboratively with our clients toward their goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Supportive Solutions Behavioral Health and Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.