Psychiatric APRN

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a Psychiatric APRN for our Colchester and Norwich health centers to provide quality client centered psychiatric care services for patients including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, routine follow ups and emergency interventions. They will also develop and implement patient psychiatric treatment plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act. 

UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location

(We are also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month)

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides client centered psychiatric health care for patients including but not limited to:
• Conducting psychiatric evaluations including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests
• Conducting routine follow-up visits for monitoring prescribed medication
• Conducting emergency consultation, evaluation or follow up visits as needed 
• Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards, protocols and policies
• Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems
• Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record
• Maintaining productivity standards
• Collaborates with physician, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs
• Provides health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies
• Maintains accurate, legible medical records and returns all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion 
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines
• Mentors Psychiatric APRN Interns as needed
• Participates in provider chart peer reviews

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut 
• 2 years of experience working with, evaluating, and prescribing clients with mental and behavioral health diagnoses (Ambulatory care experience preferred)
• Master's of Science Nursing or equivalency 

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CT APRN License
• Certification in Psychiatric Nursing

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use MS Office Suite
• Experience with EHR (EPIC experience preferred)  

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• 3 continuing education paid days off with reimbursement up to $1,500 each year 
• Generous paid time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits
• National Health Service Corp. Loan Repayment eligibility
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.