Psych APRN

Job Description

Job Description

First Choice Health Centers is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for our community health practice in East Hartford, CT. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of direct patient mental health care in an outpatient setting.

Why First Choice?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!

• 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
• 5 days Paid CME time
• Reimbursement for licenses ($1500) and CME coursework ($2500) annually
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
• Company paid Life insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Complimentary premium Calm Health membership

For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.

Experience and Training :

• Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner implementing treatment plans, educating patients and administering and managing patient medication(s).
• A current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Connecticut.
• Appropriate Board Certification
• A commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Connecticut Controlled Substance license and DEA license
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc. Range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000

Standard Job Duties:

• Diagnose patient conditions and provides appropriate treatment recommendations
• Interview patients about symptoms and complaints and determine whether a psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional basis Takes medical histories.
• Assess risk factors for mental illness and broader wellness evaluations
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Assumes responsibility for patient follow-up, coordination, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary.
• Maintains patient medical records.
• Provides patient counseling/education.
• Performs related duties as required.

COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.

First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment. 

First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.