Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Town of Branford.•Branford, CT

18h•$75 - $87

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides direct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and medication therapy to assigned clients, and is responsible for their overall management. This includes completing required clinical documentation in a timely manner and meeting the standards of Branford Counseling & Community Services (BCCS), Connecticut Department of Public Health regulations, Connecticut Department of Social Services requirements, and insurance payers. The APRN is also responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of areas under their direction and control. The role performs professional duties requiring strong knowledge of psychiatric medication therapy and sound judgment in providing oversight. The APRN reports to the Clinical Director or designee, follows professional standards and organizational procedures and policies, and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed in a moderately quiet administrative office with regular interruptions from the public, including contacts by telephone, in person, and telehealth. The position requires operating a motor vehicle and standard office and clinical-administration equipment. Frequent contact with clients, service providers, Town staff, schools, civic groups, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, insurers, courts, public agencies, and other organizations requires professionalism and confidentiality. Candidates offered the position must pass a substance abuse test at the Town's expense.

Requirements

Hold a professional license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in accordance with Connecticut Department of Public Health regulations.
Hold a license to prescribe medicine in the State of Connecticut.
Be a member of a national certification board.
Hold a DEA controlled substance license.
Maintain a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
Provide proof of liability insurance.
Have thorough knowledge of psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, diagnosis, medication therapy, and professional psychiatric practice.
Be knowledgeable about treating people across the diagnostic spectrum, including severe psychiatric disorders and mental illness; psychiatric ethics; family and interpersonal dynamics; relevant state statutes, health-benefit eligibility, legal issues, reporting, psychiatric hospitalization, available community resources, electronic health care systems, and HIPAA.
Be able to work with distressed adults and senior adults; identify problems and crises; prioritize clients and issues; diagnose psychiatric diseases; respond to emergencies; provide clinical and crisis-intervention services; maintain relationships with clients and agencies; handle confidential records; prepare oral and written reports; use computer systems and databases; and independently apply current psychiatric treatment modalities.
Have excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to work effectively with adults, senior adults, and varied groups.
Be capable of multitasking and handling paperwork and details.
Pass a substance abuse test if offered the position.

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations for assigned clients and prescribe appropriate medications when needed.
Order medications through the Dr. First electronic program.
Assess clients’ mental status.
Provide timely electronic documentation of clinical services.
Attend weekly medication review meetings.
Complete appropriate assessments when needed.
Support agency personnel in the event of an administrative or psychiatric crisis.
Provide consultation to staff as needed.
Manage assigned clientele and complete required documentation in accordance with BCCS policy, state regulations, and insurance payer standards.
Maintain and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of areas under the APRN’s direction and control.