Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

East Bay Community Action Program • Barrington, RI

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About The Position

EBCAP is seeking a board-certified psychiatric clinician to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to underserved individuals through its CCBHC and FQHC programs. The Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinician, collaborator, consultant, and clinical leader, supporting patients with complex psychiatric needs through integrated, recovery-oriented care. Care is delivered in person and via telehealth.

The role includes psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic formulation, risk assessment, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment. The clinician provides medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, and serves individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The role also supports coordinated care with primary care and behavioral health colleagues, consultation and mentoring, clinical documentation, service performance, and program development and quality improvement. Clinical 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 teams.
• 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

• Lead 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.
• Provide care to individuals with complex needs, including serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, using a recovery-oriented approach.
• 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.
• Participate in 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 documentation in the electronic medical record and comply with organizational policies and payer requirements.
• Meet productivity, access, and performance benchmarks.
• Contribute clinical expertise to 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 care.
• Participate in clinical supervision and consultation with the Chief Psychiatrist.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage through BCBSRI.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental.
• 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 vacation, personal days, sick time, and 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