Psychiatric APRN (PMHNP)

Mountainside Treatment Center•Wilton, CT

3d•$75 - $90

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner promotes and maintains health and wellness by providing psychiatric services to Mountainside clients. This role conducts psychiatric assessments, orders and reviews appropriate laboratory work, makes referrals, and monitors clients’ psychiatric conditions and responses to medication throughout outpatient treatment. The Psychiatric NP works as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position provides psychiatric evaluations, mental status and safety assessments, ongoing medication management, and prescribing and management of psychotropic and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) medications. It also includes reviewing laboratory and pharmacogenetic testing results, educating clients and staff, contributing to clinical meetings and case conferences, providing in-person and telehealth services, and maintaining timely, accurate electronic medical record documentation. The Psychiatric NP supports crisis response and care coordination, administers long-acting naltrexone and buprenorphine injections when needed, and refers clients to hospital or detox services when a higher level of care is indicated. The role meets regularly with the Medical Director for clinical supervision. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the position is listed as 30+ hours. The hourly rate is $75.00 to $90.00, with actual pay based on job-related factors.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric APRN program.
Current Psychiatric NP licensure in Connecticut.
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Current and valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum of 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or advanced experience in addiction medicine and co-occurring disorder treatment.
Familiarity with 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.

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 the EMR.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic and MAT medications, including buprenorphine, Vivitrol, and Sublocade.
Comply with state and federal prescribing regulations, including regulations for controlled substances.
Review and respond to laboratory and pharmacogenetic testing results, ordering follow-up as needed.
Educate clients and staff about psychiatric medications, MAT, anti-craving medications, and co-occurring disorders.
Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and team collaboration.
Provide in-person and telehealth services as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation aligned with clinical and billing requirements.
Assist during crises and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
Administer long-acting naltrexone and buprenorphine injections when needed.
Refer clients to hospital and/or detox when a higher level of care is indicated.
Meet regularly with the Medical Director for clinical supervision.