Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Mountainside Treatment Center • Canaan, CT

68d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for promoting and maintaining health and wellness by providing psychiatric services to Mountainside clients. The Psychiatric NP performs psychiatric assessment, orders and reviews appropriate lab work and makes referrals as appropriate. The Psychiatric NP assesses and monitors client's psychiatric condition and responses to medication throughout client's treatment in an Outpatient setting. The Psychiatric NP functions as part of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current Psychiatric NP licensure in the state of Connecticut required
• Must possess a Federal 2000 Data Waiver
• Valid and appropriate liability coverage required
• Must be familiar with complications in treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and mental illness
• Must have basic computer skills including competence in software applications such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe and use of internet applications.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as necessary.
• Awareness and sensitivity to addiction, socioeconomics and strong cultural competency.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to perform Psychiatric Assessments
• Understanding and awareness of withdrawal symptoms
• Appropriate judgement and decision making

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year experience/knowledge in substance abuse setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the provision or documentation of a psychiatric assessment is completed as needed.
• Prescribe medication as needed or indicated for clients.
• Order, interpret, and document tests as appropriate.
• Document all orders for services to be provided to the client, including frequency and type of treatment, therapies to be administered or coordinated and medications prescribed.
• Administer Naltrexone and Buprenorphine injections.
• Ensure that all interventions are documented in the electronic health record.
• Refer clients to hospital for evaluation and treatment when higher level-of-care is indicated or suspected.
• Refer to external medical specialist for treatment or follow-up when needed.
• Consults with the Medical Director regarding medical or psychiatric findings and status of clients.
• Assist in crisis situations.
• Communicate with referents and/or other medical providers for the clients to help to assure comprehensive quality care and continuity of care for the client.
• Coordinate and implement special programs or projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
• Maintain client medical health records per Joint Commission, CARF, OASAS, and Mountainside policies and procedures.
• Assist the Assistant Medical Director in oversight of competency screening for staff who perform waived testing upon orientation and annually thereafter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees