Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wheeler•Bristol, CT

137d•$120,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifespan Psychiatric APRN provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults. The provider collaborates with an integrated, multidisciplinary care team to support whole-person health and improve outcomes across the lifespan. Services may be provided within one or more Wheeler programs, and the concentration among programs may shift according to agency needs. The position is based at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Bristol, Connecticut, an NHSC-approved site eligible for loan repayment. The provider delivers services in the office and, as defined by the program, in community settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other community locations. On-site staff include primary care providers, medical assistants, care management staff, front desk staff, and behavioral health staff; Genoa Pharmacy and Quest Laboratory are also on site. This is a full-time position with a stated salary range of $120,000–$142,000 based on years of experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician.
Be board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatrist.
Hold an active DEA controlled substance registration.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and formulate accurate diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
Manage prescribed medication and perform mental status examinations.
Develop and present clear, specific, attainable clinical impressions and recommendations; develop and document clear clinical formulations.
Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to identified problems.
Use knowledge of psychopathology, behavioral health concerns, and effective psychotherapeutic intervention modalities.
Triage clinical emergencies and follow program-specific safety and consultation protocols.
Use best practices and evidence-based practice models where appropriate, and adhere to model and program expectations.
Identify appropriate levels of care, referral processes, and resources; make timely, clinically appropriate referrals.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and internal and external providers and collaborating professionals.
Attend required meetings and supervision, prepare for scheduled supervision, seek additional consultation when needed, and follow supervisory directives.
Meet program-defined direct service productivity goals and adhere to program, department, and agency goals, practice standards, and data collection and reporting protocols.
Document client-related information in compliance with agency policy.
Provide services in the office and, when required by the program, in community settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other community locations.
Continue developing cultural understanding of the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served, and use appropriate culturally informed methods, skills, and techniques.