Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

JOB TITLE APRN EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-time, 40 hours/wk SCHEDULED HOURS Negotiable PROGRAM/LOCATION Adult Outpatient Program, Manchester, CT PC# 1467 ABOUT THE PROGRAM Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prescribes medications as indicated in agency policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the agency MD. Direct Treatment Services. Provides treatment services consistent with those authorized by payors and agency clinical standards and guidelines. Provide direct clinical services to clients, which may include; psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, ongoing treatment as well as crisis planning and response. Provides addiction services and treatment including diagnosis of substance use disorders, assessment of withdrawal symptoms, initiation and titration of evidence-based medication management for opioid, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use disorders for both withdrawal and maintenance management, and evaluation of other risk factors and comorbidities. Provides education and resources for overdose prevention when deemed relevant Orders and reviews appropriate lab work, EKGs, or outside medical records as appropriate Administer medications including oral, intranasal, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injectable when necessary, according to policy. Prioritize same-day or walk-in psychiatric evaluations or addiction medicine consults when available Maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care. Provide training and consultation to staff as indicated. Develop programs and psycho-educational interventions for clients across the agency on issues such as wellness, side effects, health, etc. Participates in case conferences/consultations, as required, and in team meetings and training as needed. Makes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments of client and develops focus of treatment. QUALIFICATIONS Education APRN Experience 5 years' experience in adult or child mental health. Community mental health and/or addiction treatment experience preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration CT APRN license and RN license; CT CSP license; and DEA number Why Join CHR? Award-Winning Workplace Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years! Generous Time Off Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday! Retirement Savings Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan. Comprehensive Insurance Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance! Education & Tuition Support Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities. Career Development FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide. Wellness Program Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program. Employee Involvement Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees! Stay Informed Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop. And So Much More Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility. Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! COMPENSATION $122,872.88/yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr