Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

Protouch Staffing; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with up to 3%em

Paid vacation, sick leave, personal…

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Mileage reimbursement between program…

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS) to provide psychiatric care and medication management to adults with complex mental health and behavioral health conditions in an outpatient setting.

You will work with individuals experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, collaborating with physicians and nurses to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active Rhode Island APRN/CNS license.
• Board certification as PMHNP.
• Active DEA registration with controlled-substance prescribing eligibility.
• At least 3 years of psychiatric clinical experience.
• MAT experience preferred; willingness to provide MAT services required.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications.
• Provide MAT, including buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Treat adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide in-person and telehealth services, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

APRN/CNS license

PMHNP board certification

DEA registration

MAT experience

Telehealth experience

Education

PMHNP board certification

Rhode Island APRN/CNS license

DEA registration

Job description

Location: East Providence, RI, US.

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Practice Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS) to provide psychiatric care and medication management to adult patients with complex mental health and behavioral health conditions.

The position involves working with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), substance use disorders (SUD), and other high‑acuity psychiatric conditions. The provider will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health professionals to deliver coordinated, patient‑centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications.
• Provide Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Treat adults with serious mental illness and co‑occurring substance use disorders.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide in‑person and telehealth services, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Active Rhode Island APRN/CNS license.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active DEA registration with controlled‑substance prescribing eligibility.
• At least 3 years of psychiatric clinical experience.
• Strong background in psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and medication management.
• Experience treating patients with SPMI and substance use disorders.
• MAT experience preferred; willingness to provide MAT services required.

Important:

New graduates are not being considered. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community mental health experience.
• CCBHC or FQHC experience.
• Experience with high‑acuity patients and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).
• Familiarity with EHR systems and telehealth services.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday-Friday, daytime hours.
• No regular evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, or on‑call duties.
• Primarily on‑site; hybrid work is not available.
• Adult patient population.

Benefits

Eligible full‑time employees working 30-40 hours per week receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Mileage reimbursement between program locations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

For more information please reach out to Joel Sinclair: at 469-421-7177 or by Email: at [e-mail]