APRN: Adult Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite- 7258

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JOB TITLE:                          APRN

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:       Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:       Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION:    Adult Outpatient Program, Enfield, CT

PC#:                                      1702

*This is an approved HRSA/NHSC loan repayment worksite! *

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:  Adult Outpatient Program

The 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?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!


• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities


• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs


• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program


• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$122,872.88 min- $172,021.62 max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!