Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN / PMHNP)
Waterstone Counseling Center LLC•Madison, CT
•$135,000 - $170,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Psychiatric APRN provides comprehensive mental health care, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and brief psychotherapy across the lifespan. This role practices independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health services.
Requirements
- Active Connecticut APRN license
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- DEA license and Connecticut controlled substance registration
- Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1–2 years of psychiatric experience preferred (new graduates may be considered)
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments
- Diagnose mental health disorders using DSM-5 criteria
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide medication management, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications
- Deliver brief psychotherapy and psychoeducation
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care teams
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
- Participate in quality improvement and outcome tracking initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- License and DEA reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule
- Full patient coordinator support/scheduling and billing services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
