APRN: Adult Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite- 7135

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace

Generous Time Off

403b Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical Training Series

Wellness stipend

Employee involvement

Weekly CEO updates

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Manchester, CT, is seeking an APRN for the Adult Outpatient Program. The role involves psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and addiction treatment within a multidisciplinary team.

The program emphasizes collaboration across services, direct clinical care, and education for staff and clients. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive, award-winning workplace.

Qualifications

• APRN license and RN license in CT.
• CT APRN license and DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes medications according to agency policies under physician supervision.
• Direct treatment services and provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management.
• Deliver addiction treatment including assessment, initiation, and titration of evidence-based medication for SUD.
• Coordinate care with community providers and participate in case conferences and team meetings.
• Develop psycho-educational programs and provide staff training and consultation.

Education

APRN

Job description

JOB TITLE

APRN

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS

Negotiable

PROGRAM/LOCATION

Adult Outpatient Program, Manchester, CT

PC#

1467

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prescribes medications as indicated in agency policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the agency MD.
• Direct Treatment Services.
• Provides treatment services consistent with those authorized by payors and agency clinical standards and guidelines.
• Provide direct clinical services to clients, which may include; psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, ongoing treatment as well as crisis planning and response.
• Provides addiction services and treatment including diagnosis of substance use disorders, assessment of withdrawal symptoms, initiation and titration of evidence-based medication management for opioid, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use disorders for both withdrawal and maintenance management, and evaluation of other risk factors and comorbidities.
• Provides education and resources for overdose prevention when deemed relevant
• Orders and reviews appropriate lab work, EKGs, or outside medical records as appropriate
• Administer medications including oral, intranasal, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injectable when necessary, according to policy.
• Prioritize same-day or walk-in psychiatric evaluations or addiction medicine consults when available
• Maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care.
• Provide training and consultation to staff as indicated.
• Develop programs and psycho-educational interventions for clients across the agency on issues such as wellness, side effects, health, etc.
• Participates in case conferences/consultations, as required, and in team meetings and training as needed.
• Makes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments of client and develops focus of treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

APRN

Experience

5 years' experience in adult or child mental health. Community mental health and/or addiction treatment experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

CT APRN license and RN license; CT CSP license; and DEA number

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION

$122,872.88/yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.