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APRN/Physician Assistant Psychiatric at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Monitoring, Medication Education, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Cultural Competency, Communication Skills, Client Assessment, Substance Use Treatment, Co-occurring Disorders, Documentation Skills, Ambulatory Detoxification, Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Client History Collection, Family Consultation, Behavioral Health, Multicultural Competency

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Under the supervision of the medical director, provides evaluation, diagnoses and medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders. Treats substance use issues. Requirements Licensed with two years of experience with ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment and currently licensed in Connecticut. Experience with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). Must be able to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Latino and African American communities. Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and psychiatric consultation. Collects and organizes information related to individual client, family, medical, substance use and mental health history, and onset/severity of symptoms obtained from client, family members, and other pertinent treatment providers. Provides medication education for individual clients, staff, and families as necessary. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing consultation for clinical staff. Completes clinical and medical documentation for individual client records. Must demonstrate appreciation and willingness to develop continuing skills towards multicultural competency within a behavioral health setting. Must have excellent communication both verbal and written. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing evaluation, diagnosis, and medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, specifically treating substance use issues. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.