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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

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 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 Competence, Substance Use Treatment, Clinical Documentation, Communication Skills, Client Assessment, Family Consultation, Medical Management, Co-occurring Disorders, Opioid Use Disorder, Ambulatory Detoxification, Chemical Dependency Treatment, Client History Collection

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Works under the supervision of the Medical Director to evaluate, diagnose, and provide medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, including the treatment of substance use concerns. 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 have excellent communication both verbal and written. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and providing medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, particularly focusing on substance use concerns. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.