APRN/Physician Assistant Psychiatric

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider for substance use disorders in Connecticut seeks a skilled clinician to evaluate and manage clients with co-occurring disorders. The role involves providing psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, and education. Candidates must be licensed in Connecticut, with at least two years of experience in ambulatory detoxification. A valid driver's license is also required. This position emphasizes excellent communication skills and cultural competence, particularly regarding Latino and African American communities.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Connecticut with two years of experience with ambulatory detoxification.
• Understanding of Latino and African American communities.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
• Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and psychiatric consultation.
• Collects and organizes information related to individual client, family, medical, substance use and mental health history, and onset/severity of symptoms obtained from client, family members, and other pertinent treatment providers.
• Provides medication education for individual clients, staff, and families as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing consultation for clinical staff.
• Completes clinical and medical documentation for individual client records.
• Must have excellent communication both verbal and written.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring.
• Complete clinical and medical documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and provide education to clients and families.

Skills

Licensed with experience in ambulatory detoxification

Experience with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Cultural competence

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Job description

Description

Works under the supervision of the Medical Director to evaluate, diagnose, and provide medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, including the treatment of substance use concerns.

Requirements

• Licensed with two years of experience with ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment and currently licensed in Connecticut.
• Experience with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
• Must be able to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Latino and African American communities.
• Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and psychiatric consultation.
• Collects and organizes information related to individual client, family, medical, substance use and mental health history, and onset/severity of symptoms obtained from client, family members, and other pertinent treatment providers.
• Provides medication education for individual clients, staff, and families as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing consultation for clinical staff.
• Completes clinical and medical documentation for individual client records.
• Must have excellent communication both verbal and written.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.