Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Exciting opportunity available for an experienced, energetic and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric consulting and treatment necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health and wellness at our outpatient adult and school-based clinics located in Stamford and Greenwich, CT.

Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering health, education and human service programs to children, adults and families in Lower Fairfield County. Our team includes 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers who collaborate to provide our communities with a wide range of responsive and innovative services. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families and communities receive the care, encouragement and resources needed to realize their potential.

The Role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication management services for clients throughout the lifespan but with a focus on children and adolescents.


The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will also be a resource to Family Centers staff. As a resource to staff, they will participate in integrated health meetings to discuss challenging topics and treatment planning with an interdisciplinary team. These consultations may focus upon diagnostic clarification and/or treatment planning.

This position offers a flexible full-time schedule with an opportunity for a hybrid work week. Supervision and support provided weekly with the Family Centers Psychiatrist and administrative support provided by program directors. Client support staff maintain psychiatric schedule and appointments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
• An unrestricted RN and APRN license (or license eligibility) in Connecticut
• State of Connecticut controlled substance registration and DEA licenses
• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Medical malpractice insurance in addition to that offered by the agency

Benefits and Perks

At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.

Full-time employees enjoy:

• Generous Paid Time Off - 15 vacation days annually (increases to 20 days after 5 years, and 25 days after 10 years), 11 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, and up to 10 sick days
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
• Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)
• Loan Repayment Opportunity: Fully licensed clinicians working in our FQHC and SBHC programs may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment Program, which offers up to $75,000 in student loan repayment for primary medical, dental, and behavioral health clinicians. Clinicians who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency may qualify for an additional $5,000 award.

Family Centers has consistently been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and holds a perfect 100 Encompass rating from Charity Navigator.


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