Psych NP, Outpatient Behavioral Health

Optimus Health Care Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 154,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Optimus Health Care Inc. is seeking an experienced Psychiatric APRN to join our Behavioral Health team in Bridgeport, CT. The position focuses on medically complex adults and adolescents in outpatient and IOP settings, with no weekend or on-call duties and one late evening per week.

The APRN will assess, diagnose, and treat, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care in a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and completion of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with mental illness or distress.
• Prescribe medications and monitor responses per approved protocols; adjust as needed.
• Document progress notes and treatment plans; maintain confidentiality and quality of care.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Optimus Health Care Inc. is seeking an experienced Psychiatric APRN to join our Behavioral Health team in Bridgeport, CT. The position focuses on medically complex adults and adolescents in outpatient and IOP settings, with no weekend or on-call duties and one late evening per week.

The APRN will assess, diagnose, and treat, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care in a community-focused health system.