Psychiatric APRN (PMHNP)

Mountainside Treatment Center•Wilton, CT

10h•$75 - $90•Hybrid

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

Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric APRN program
Current Psychiatric NP licensure in the state of Connecticut required
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Current and valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
Current CPR certification
Minimum 3 years of experience in psychiatric nursing and/or addiction treatment
Proficient in administering Sublocade (subcutaneous) and Vivitrol (intramuscular) injections
Experience prescribing buprenorphine and other MAT medications

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or advanced experience in addiction medicine and co-occurring disorder treatment
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, including medication documentation and UR requirements
Experience with telehealth platforms and delivering virtual psychiatric care
Comfort with interdisciplinary team collaboration in a behavioral health setting
Exceptional clinical judgment and decision-making in psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization and time management abilities
High standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, EMR systems, and email communication
Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based, patient-centered environment

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and safety assessments for outpatient clients
Provide ongoing medication management and document medication rationale, response, and side effects in EMR
Prescribe and manage psychotropic and MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) medications (including buprenorphine, Vivitrol, Sublocade)
Ensure compliance with state and federal prescribing regulations, including controlled substances
Review and respond to lab and pharmacogenetic testing (PGT) results, ordering follow-ups as needed
Educate clients and staff on psychiatric medications, MAT, anti-craving medications, and co-occurring disorders
Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and team collaboration
Provide both in-person and telehealth services as appropriate
Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation aligned with clinical and billing requirements
Assist during crisis situations and ensure appropriate follow-up care is coordinated
Administers long-acting Naltrexone and Buprenorphine injections when needed
Refers clients to hospital and/or detox when higher-level-of-care is indicated
Meet regularly with the Medical Director for clinical supervision