Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

East Bay Community Action Program • Barrington, RI

7d • $100,000 - $177,000

About The Position

EBCAP is seeking a board-certified psychiatric clinician to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to underserved individuals through its CCBHC and FQHC programs. The Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinician, collaborator, consultant, and leader, delivering care through in-person and telehealth models and contributing to an integrated, multidisciplinary approach.

The role includes psychiatric evaluation and treatment, psychotropic medication management, medication-assisted treatment, and care for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The specialist also supports colleagues through consultation and mentorship, contributes to clinical best practices and program improvement, maintains documentation and performance standards, and provides coverage for fellow prescribers. Professional supervision and consultation are provided by the Chief Psychiatrist.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted APRN/CNS license in Rhode Island.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Active DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances, including for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder.
• Demonstrated experience providing psychiatric care to individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
• Use a non-stigmatizing, recovery-oriented approach to patient care.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Comfort with electronic medical record systems and accurate, timely documentation.
• Commitment to mission-driven work and access to high-quality psychiatric care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a CCBHC, FQHC, or community behavioral health setting.
• Familiarity with value-based care models.
• Prior telehealth experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including diagnostic formulation, risk assessment, and treatment planning.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, for opioid use disorder.
• Provide psychiatric care to individuals with complex needs, including serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Deliver psychiatric care through in-person and telehealth models.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate whole-person care.
• Contribute clinical expertise to interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning.
• Consult with and mentor behavioral health and medical colleagues on complex psychiatric cases and medication management.
• Maintain timely, high-quality electronic medical record documentation in compliance with organizational policies and payer requirements.
• Meet productivity, access, and performance benchmarks.
• Help shape psychiatric best practices and evidence-based care across the organization.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and clinical workflow innovations.
• Provide coverage for fellow prescribers to maintain continuity of patient care.
• Participate in clinical supervision and consultation with the Chief Psychiatrist.

Benefits

• Medical coverage through BCBSRI and dental coverage through Delta Dental, with supplemental vision insurance available.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-paid professional development.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between program locations.

What This Job Offers

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