Psychiatric APRN

Cornell Scott-Hill health•West Haven, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CSHH is looking for a dedicated Psychiatric APRN to join our dynamic team. This facility is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals on their journey to mental wellness. Designed to promote recovery, resilience, and holistic well-being, we invite a passionate and skilled Psychiatric APRN to help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

A Psychiatric APRN must have an MSN from an accredited program and be certified by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist PMH-CNS and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMH-NP). Must be Board certified or eligible.
We are an approved HRSA loan repayment agency including a newly expanded federal substance repayment program.
We provide continuing education credits to advance learning opportunities and maintain your professional license.

Responsibilities

Provides prudent psychiatric and medical care, ensuring effective medication management and high client satisfaction.
Consults with multidisciplinary staff and community providers as needed.
Generates referrals for acute, chronic, and preventive care, maintaining strong relationships with community agencies.
Educates patients on preventive care and chronic disease management, directing them to appropriate resources.
Conducts follow-up care and retrieves necessary lab and imaging reports.
Submits encounters for accurate service authorization and coding.
Meets productivity expectations and documents in compliance with guidelines.
Attends departmental meetings and contributes to grant applications and policy development.
Maintains good relationships with clinic staff and ensures regulatory compliance.
Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
Participates in peer reviews and performs other related duties as required.