APRN - 20 Hours - Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - CIBH / REST

Continuum of Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match up to 3.5%

Medical, dental and vision coverage

FSA and dependent care accounts

Employee assistance program

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Colonial supplemental insurance

Vacation, PTO & sick time

Job summary

Continuum of Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-Prescriber) to provide outpatient psychiatric services at the CIBH and REST Programs in Connecticut. You will perform evaluations, prescribe treatments, and participate in treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team to support clients with mental health and substance use needs.

The role emphasizes clinical documentation, care coordination, and collaboration with medical staff, community partners, and clients to

Qualifications

• PMHNP (APRN) or equivalent with board certification in psychiatry.
• Connecticut license in good standing.
• DEA registration including buprenorphine waiver.
• Experience with severe mental illness, addiction disorders, or related populations.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with clean record.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric diagnostic evaluations to determine diagnoses and care plans.
• Prescribes and monitors pharmacologic treatments; evaluates progress.
• Orders and interprets labs and specialty consults as needed.
• Completes timely clinical documentation per standards and regulations.
• Provides crisis intervention and treatment planning support.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and coordinates on-call coverage.

Education

PMHNP (APRN) with board certification in psychiatric specialty

Connecticut license in good standing

DEA registration with buprenorphine waiver

Job description

The APRN will provide services at the CIBH and REST Programs.

Scope of Service

As an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-Prescriber) provides clinical services in an outpatient setting. Applies medical knowledge and skills to the process of diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of illnesses. Conducts psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments, offering psychotropic treatment options and input to treatment plans. Performs, analyzes and documents findings for mental health and substance abuse assessments and interventions as appropriate for specialty training and population services. Other duties include; but are not limited to, providing consultations regarding diagnosis and treatment to other agency staff or community partners (e.g., emergency room and local MDs) and participating in authorizations of medical necessity and other utilization management duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs psychiatric diagnostic evaluations to determine diagnoses, treatment strategies, and care coordination needs for clients with mental health, substance use, or other psychiatric and medical needs.
• Performs pharmacologic treatment strategies, orders medications, monitors, and evaluates progress on psychiatric and/or other medications.
• Assesses need for and orders, monitors, evaluates, and provides clinical interpretation for ongoing evaluation needs for prescribed treatments, including lab tests and specialty consults.
• Completes medication/health education covering informed consent, benefits, risks, side effects, alternative treatments, health/wellness management, and metabolic risk reduction strategies.
• Evaluates clients by conducting intakes, assessing medical histories, and conducting psychological testing; analyzes data and results for diagnosis.
• Prescribes and administers treatments and medications based on client diagnosis.
• Develops treatment plans, evaluates outcomes, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Manages medication refill requests from clients and the agency electronic medication program.
• Performs timely, concurrent, accurate clinical/billing documentation complying with professional standards and state/federal regulations.
• Assures timely access to care, demonstrates scheduling flexibility to meet client needs, and meets applicable productivity standards.
• Provides clinical guidance and crisis intervention support, ensuring comprehensive treatment planning and active supports for clients.
• Consults and/or refers complex cases with the Medical Director as clinically indicated.
• Coordinates on‑call coverage within the program.
• Engages in program analysis, design, and implementation in close collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Provides clinicians, medical personnel, and new staff with program orientation and training.
• Networks with community providers and collaborates with client care teams as needed.
• Conducts job performance evaluations of staff, addresses concerns constructively and promptly.
• Conducts ongoing staff meetings and clinical rounds to keep services responsive to client needs.
• Coordinates with other agency and community programs and services to ensure client care is appropriate, complementary, and continuous.

Quality Assurance – Chart Documentation and Professional Development

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner with fellow staff and providers.
• Upholds HIPAA regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behavior when interacting with clients, professionals, providers, and staff.
• Ensures client records and billing of services are maintained per contractual, licensing, and accrediting requirements.
• Completes clinical documentation timely and accurately.
• Adheres to the standards of the Department of Public Health, CARF, and CMS.
• Maintains licensures, registrations, and continuing education requirements necessary for practice.
• Ensures compliance with all internal and external quality inspection reviews.
• Participates in agency committees when available or permitted.
• Completes all training requirements as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications

• PMHNP (APRN) or equivalent with board certification in psychiatric specialty.
• License to practice in Connecticut in good standing.
• DEA registration including waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.
• Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction disorders.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean record, maintained throughout employment.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire, with ongoing maintenance.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record‑keeping.

Company Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• FSA and dependent care accounts.
• Company‑sponsored employee assistance program.
• Company‑sponsored life, AD&D and LTD insurance.
• Colonial supplemental insurance.
• Vacation, PTO & sick time for eligible part‑time employees (2039 hours).

Employees

• Connecticut paid sick time for all employees up to 40 hours per year.
• 12 company holidays paid at double time (hourly employees).