APRN: REST Center- 7219

Community Health Resources; Windham (CT); Presencial; USD 123 000 - 172 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Resumo da oferta

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a licensed APRN to join the REST Center in Willimantic, CT. The role involves direct clinical services, prescribing medications, and coordinating care for individuals in crisis stabilization.

The position requires CT APRN and RN licenses, a DEA number, and a minimum of five years in adult or child mental health. Expect a full-time schedule, with a Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm start and competitive compensation.

Qualificações

• APRN licensure in Connecticut with RN license and a valid DEA number.
• At least 5 years of experience in adult or child mental health, community mental health and/or addiction treatment preferred.
• CT CSP license is required and appropriate credentialing is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Prescribes medications under supervision of the agency MD.
• Direct treatment services and provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing treatment.
• Provide addiction treatment including assessment and medication management for various substances.
• Coordinate care with community health organizations and other medical services.
• Develop psycho-educational interventions and participate in team meetings and training.

Conhecimentos

Clinical prescribing

Formação académica

APRN

CT CSP license

RN license

DEA number

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB TITLE

APRN

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION

REST Center, Willimantic, CT

PC#

3172

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

REST Center is a 24/7 community-based crisis stabilization program that provides a safe and supportive alternative to hospitalization for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use-related crises. The center offers short-term assessment, stabilization, nursing support, brief therapeutic interventions, peer support, medication evaluation, and connection to ongoing community services. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care. The goal is to help individuals stabilize, avoid unnecessary emergency department visits or hospitalizations, and successfully transition to the most appropriate level of care.

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

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION

$122,872.88 min- $172,021.62 max

• Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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.