Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

East Bay Community Action Program; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage through BCBSRI

Dental coverage through Delta Dental

Vision insurance available

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

East Bay Community Action Program in Barrington, RI, seeks a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead psychiatric evaluations, manage medication treatment, and provide MAT within CCBHC and FQHC programs.

You will collaborate with primary care and behavioral health teams, deliver care via in-person and telehealth, and contribute to quality improvement and care planning, mentoring colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Rhode Island APRN/CNS license and PMHNP-BC board certification.
• DEA registration eligible to prescribe controlled substances for MAT.
• Experience delivering psychiatry in community health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic formulation.
• Manage psychiatric medication treatment with monitoring and adjustments.
• Provide MAT including buprenorphine and naltrexone in recovery-oriented care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated care.
• Deliver in-person and telehealth psychiatric care and ensure documentation.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Medication management

Telehealth

Team collaboration

Education

APRn/CNS license RI

PMHNP-BC certification

DEA registration

Tools

EMR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

Department: Behavioral Health

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Barrington - OCR

Reporting To: Amy Maguire

Compensation: $100,000 - $177,000 / year

Description

If you are a board-certified psychiatric clinician who wants your work to mean something, this is the role for you. At EBCAP, we believe that every person, regardless of the complexity of their needs, deserves compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As our Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will sit at the heart of that mission, delivering expert care to some of the most underserved individuals in our community through our CCBHC and FQHC programs.

This is a role where you show up as a clinician, a collaborator, a consultant, and a leader and where the work you do each day genuinely changes lives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will lead comprehensive psychiatric evaluations — bringing your clinical expertise to diagnostic formulation, risk assessment, and treatment planning that genuinely changes lives.

You will manage the full arc of psychiatric medication treatment, applying best practices to prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications with confidence and precision.

You will play a meaningful role in the fight against the opioid crisis, providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including buprenorphine and naltrexone to help individuals reclaim their lives through recovery-oriented care.

You will be a steadying clinical presence for individuals with the most complex needs — including SPMI and co-occurring substance use disorders — delivering care that drives real improvements in stability and quality of life.

You will reach patients where they are, delivering seamless psychiatric care through both in-person and telehealth models that expand access and remove barriers to treatment.

You will be a valued partner in a truly integrated care model, collaborating with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, whole-person care.

You will have a seat at the table — contributing your clinical insight to interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning that shapes outcomes for the people we serve.

You will be a trusted consultant and mentor, offering guidance to behavioral health and medical colleagues on complex psychiatric cases and medication management.

You will maintain high-quality, timely clinical documentation within our electronic medical record, ensuring compliance with EBCAP policies and payer requirements.

You will contribute to a financially sustainable, high-performing service by meeting productivity, access, and performance benchmarks that support our CCBHC mission.

You will be recognized as a clinical leader and subject matter expert, shaping psychiatric best practices and raising the standard of evidence-based care across the organization.

You will help build something lasting — contributing to program development, quality improvement, and clinical workflow innovations that strengthen how we serve our community.

You will be a reliable colleague when it matters most, providing coverage for fellow prescribers to ensure no patient goes without continuity of care.

You will grow professionally through clinical supervision and consultation with our Chief Psychiatrist, supported by a leadership team invested in your success.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

You hold a current, unrestricted APRN/CNS license in the State of Rhode Island and board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), demonstrating your readiness to practice at the highest standard of care.

You have an active DEA registration and are eligible to prescribe controlled substances, including for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder.

You bring demonstrated experience providing psychiatric care to individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, with a non-stigmatizing, recovery-oriented approach to every patient encounter.

You communicate clearly, collaborate instinctively, and thrive in multidisciplinary team environments where integrated care is not just a goal — it is the daily reality.

You are comfortable with electronic medical record systems and understand that accurate, timely documentation is an act of care in itself.

You are drawn to mission-driven work and deeply aligned with the belief that every person — regardless of diagnosis, history, or circumstances — deserves access to high-quality psychiatric care.

Experience in a CCBHC, FQHC, or community behavioral health setting, familiarity with value-based care models, or prior telehealth experience preferred

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a passionate, people-first psychiatric clinician who is ready to grow their career in a setting where their work truly matters. You do not need decades of experience — you need drive, clinical curiosity, and a genuine commitment to serving individuals who too often fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. If you are energized by complex, meaningful work and want to be part of a team that shows up every day with purpose, we want to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining EBCAP means joining a team that invests in you as much as you invest in your patients. For full-time employees working 30–40 hours per week, we offer:

• Comprehensive medical coverage through BCBSRI and dental through Delta Dental, with supplemental vision insurance available.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• A 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance and an employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and employer-paid professional development to keep your skills and career moving forward.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between program locations.