PMHNP - Outpatient Psychiatry & MAT Specialist

Mountainside; Wilton (CT); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Sick Time

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Mountainside is seeking a Psychiatric APRN in Wilton, CT for outpatient psychiatric services. You will conduct evaluations, manage medications, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team, delivering both in-person and telehealth services.

The role requires CT licensure as a PMHNP, DEA registration, and a minimum of 3 years in psychiatric nursing or addiction treatment. Experience with buprenorphine and MAT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric APRN program.
• Board-certified PMHNP.
• Current Connecticut Psychiatric NP licensure.
• DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 3 years of psychiatric nursing/addiction treatment experience.
• Experience prescribing buprenorphine and other MAT medications.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and safety assessments for outpatient clients.
• Provide ongoing medication management and document rationale, response, and side effects in EMR.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic and MAT medications including buprenorphine, Vivitrol, Sublocade.
• Ensure compliance with prescribing regulations, including controlled substances.
• Review lab and pharmacogenetic results and arrange follow-ups as needed.
• Educate clients and staff on psychiatric medications and co-occurring disorders.
• Participate in clinical meetings and team collaborations.
• Provide both in-person and telehealth services as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation aligned with billing requirements.
• Assist during crisis situations and coordinate follow-up care.
• Administer long-acting naltrexone and buprenorphine injections when needed.
• Refer clients to hospital/detox when higher level of care is indicated.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Telehealth experience

MAT prescribing experience

Sublocade/Vivitrol administration

EMR documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric APRN program

Board-certified PMHNP

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mountainside is seeking a Psychiatric APRN in Wilton, CT for outpatient psychiatric services. You will conduct evaluations, manage medications, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team, delivering both in-person and telehealth services.

The role requires CT licensure as a PMHNP, DEA registration, and a minimum of 3 years in psychiatric nursing or addiction treatment. Experience with buprenorphine and MAT is preferred.