Psychiatric APRN - Rest Center

McCall Behavioral Health Network • Winstead, CT

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and medical oversight for individuals admitted to the REST Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). As the senior medical clinician embedded in the program, the APRN collaborates with the Program Director, licensed clinicians, and nursing staff to ensure safe, integrated, and effective crisis stabilization care. This is a full-time, exempt position in a community behavioral health setting, with a salary range beginning at $145,000.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted APRN licensure in Connecticut with a psychiatric-mental health specialty (PMHNP-BC or equivalent).
• DEA registration and current prescriptive authority in Connecticut.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings, including crisis or acute care.
• Strong foundation in psychopharmacology and psychiatric diagnosis across the lifespan.
• Experience working in or collaborating with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
• Excellent documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, use a phone, and work on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for newly admitted clients, including mental status examinations, diagnostic formulation, and review of psychiatric history.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications using evidence-based practices and client-centered goals; monitor responses and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Provide and oversee inductions and ongoing medication management for eligible clients receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (MOAD), following current best practices and state guidelines.
• Educate clients about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and potential side effects.
• Collaborate with nursing staff on medical monitoring, including vital signs, lab results, and substance withdrawal protocols.
• Serve as the senior medical authority on the REST multidisciplinary team and consult with clinicians, nurses, and peer support staff on complex or high-acuity cases.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical case consultations, and shift huddles.
• Partner with licensed clinicians on crisis stabilization planning, integrating psychiatric and psychosocial perspectives.
• Contribute to discharge planning by recommending appropriate levels of care and psychopharmacological follow-up.
• Oversee CSU medical safety protocols, including substance withdrawal monitoring and medically complex presentations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for nursing staff regarding medical and psychiatric concerns.
• Ensure timely and accurate psychiatric documentation in the electronic health record, consistent with agency standards and Joint Commission requirements.
• Remain current with best-practice guidelines in crisis psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and community behavioral health.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart reviews, and outcome monitoring for the REST program.
• Comply with state licensing regulations, prescribing laws, and professional scope-of-practice standards.
• Participate in peer review and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Four weeks of PTO accrued biweekly
• Medical and dental insurance with a large employer-paid premium
• Life insurance, 100% employer paid
• Voluntary vision insurance
• AFLAC voluntary benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Two gym membership options

What This Job Offers

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