APRN/Physician Assistant Psychiatric

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc • Bridgeport, CT

5d • $87 - $100

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Medical Director to evaluate, diagnose, and provide medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, including substance use concerns. The role provides psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, and psychiatric consultation.

The position gathers and organizes information about clients’ individual, family, medical, substance use, and mental health histories, including the onset and severity of symptoms. Information may be obtained from clients, family members, and other relevant treatment providers. The role also provides medication education to clients, staff, and families as needed, participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, consults with clinical staff, and completes clinical and medical documentation for client records.

Requirements

• Be licensed and currently licensed in Connecticut.
• Have two years of experience with ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment.
• Have experience with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
• Be available on Saturdays.
• Work effectively across cultures and demonstrate understanding and appreciation of Latino and African American communities.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, including substance use concerns.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, and psychiatric consultation.
• Collect and organize information about clients’ individual, family, medical, substance use, and mental health histories, including symptom onset and severity, from clients, family members, and other relevant treatment providers.
• Provide medication education to clients, staff, and families as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide consultation to clinical staff.
• Complete clinical and medical documentation for individual client records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed