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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

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluation, Medical Management, Substance Use Treatment, Medication Monitoring, Psychiatric Consultation, Medication Education, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Clinical Documentation, Cultural Competence, Communication

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 working under medical direction to evaluate, diagnose, and manage clients with co-occurring disorders, including substance use concerns, through psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring. Responsibilities also include providing medication education, participating in team meetings for clinical consultation, and completing all necessary medical documentation.