Psychiatric NP - Outpatient & Community Care

State of Connecticut; Laurel Hill (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Employee Benefits Overview

Professional growth and development

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Southeast Mental Health Authority (SMHA) within DMHAS, seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to support the Options Outpatient and Community Support Programs in Norwich. The role combines clinic appointments with community-based care for adults with behavioral health needs.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in psychiatric/mental health nursing, with at least two years of related nursing experience and appropriate APRN licenses. State benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing.
• Two years of professional nursing experience with mental health/substance use disorders.
• APRN license and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat mental illnesses with clinical independence.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy and coordinate care within multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver services in outpatient and community settings to meet patient needs.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Southeast Mental Health Authority (SMHA) within DMHAS, seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to support the Options Outpatient and Community Support Programs in Norwich. The role combines clinic appointments with community-based care for adults with behavioral health needs.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in psychiatric/mental health nursing, with at least two years of related nursing experience and appropriate APRN licenses. State benefits apply.